Thalassemia Profile

A diagnostic test that measures various markers related to thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin production. It helps in the diagnosis of both alpha and beta thalassemia.

Also known asThalassemia Profile Thalassemia Profile

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

46 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Thalassemia Profile Package in Mangaluru Overview

The Thalassemia Profile Test is a group of blood tests used to diagnose thalassemia, determine whether someone is a carrier (trait), or has a more serious form of the disease. It helps distinguish thalassemia from other causes of anemia, like iron deficiency.

 

Why Consider THALASSEMIA PROFILE test ?

  1. Complete Blood Count (CBC) with RBC Indices

Measures red blood cell size, count, and hemoglobin level.

  1. Peripheral Blood Smear
  • Looks at the shape and appearance of RBCs under a microscope.
  • Target cells, microcytosis, and anisopoikilocytosis may be seen in thalassemia.

3.Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

  1. Iron Studies (to rule out iron deficiency)

Who should Consider THALASSEMIA PROFILE Test ?

  1. People with Microcytic Anemia (Low MCV) but Normal Iron Levels
  2. People with a Family History of Thalassemia or Blood Disorders
  3. Couples Planning to Have Children (Especially in High-Risk Groups)
  4. Individuals from High-Risk Ethnic Backgrounds.

 

Why Is THALASSEMIA PROFILE Test Important?

  • Thalassemia is inherited, meaning it’s passed from parents to children.
  • Identifying carriers helps prevent severe disease in offspring.
  • Symptoms range from mild anemia to life-threatening conditions requiring transfusions.
  • Early diagnosis improves management and quality of life.
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Thalassemia Profile includes 46 parameters

  • Neutrophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Eosinophils
  • Basophils
  • Absolute Neutrophil Count
  • Absolute Lymphocyte Count
  • Absolute Monocyte Count
  • Absolute Eosinophil Count
  • Absolute Basophil Count
  • Band (stab) Cells
  • Metamyelocyte
  • Myelocytes
  • Promyelocytes
  • Blasts

  • Rbc
  • Wbc
  • Platelets
  • Impression
  • Nucleated Rbcs
  • Remarks

  • Hemoglobin A
  • Hemoglobin A2
  • Hemoglobin F
  • Hemoglobin S
  • Hemoglobin D
  • Hemoglobin C
  • Hemoglobin (e+a2)
  • Peak2
  • Unknown Unidentified Peak
  • Other Peaks (non-specific)
  • Impression

  • Iron
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity
  • % Saturation

  • Iron

  • Hemoglobin (hb)
  • Red Blood Cell (rbc) Count
  • White Blood Cell (wbc) Count
  • Platelet Count

  • Hematocrit (pcv)
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume (mcv)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (mch)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration(mchc)
  • Red Cell Distribution Width (rdw)
  • Mean Platelet Volume (mpv)

Test code

4970B

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer6 ML
SerumYellow Vacutainer1.5 ML
SmearOthers5 NOS

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood, Serum, Smear

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Haemotology
  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

Thalassemia Profile

1900