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 profilethalassemia testthalassemia screeninghemoglobin electrophoresis
Available viaHome Collection, Lab Visit
GenderMale & Female
Contains46 parametersEarliest reports inSame Day
PreparationNo preparation needed
Test details
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 ?
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with RBC Indices
Measures red blood cell size, count, and hemoglobin level.
- 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
- Iron Studies (to rule out iron deficiency)
Who should Consider THALASSEMIA PROFILE Test ?
- People with Microcytic Anemia (Low MCV) but Normal Iron Levels
- People with a Family History of Thalassemia or Blood Disorders
- Couples Planning to Have Children (Especially in High-Risk Groups)
- 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.
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
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Haemotology
- Bio Chemistry
Turn around time
Same Day
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Edta Whole Blood | Lavender Vacutainer | 6 ML |
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 1.5 ML |
| Smear | Others | 5 NOS |
Specimen stability information
Edta Whole Blood, Serum, Smear
Thalassemia Profile
Package price
₹1900
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