Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Haemoglobinopathy screening invesitgates the presence of variant haemoglobins and thalasemias. The lab also provides the antenatal screening programme for Sickle Cell and Thalassemia.
Specimen container paediatric:
Light Pink – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
1.0mL
Minimum volume adult:
2.0mL
Special requirements:
Ensure adequate mixing.
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 28 24718, and must be confirmed via email to the appropriate email address [email protected]
Quality assurance:
UKNEQAS for Abnormal Haemoglobins
Interpretation:
UKNEQAS for Abnormal Haemoglobins
Reference ranges:
Refer to overall haemoglobinopathy report accompanying full blood count and haemoglobinopathy results.
Other info:
Detects any abnormalities of haemoglobin molecule structure.