NBS HEMOGLOBIN VARIANT ANALYSIS

This test detects hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, in newborns. It is crucial for early diagnosis and initiating treatment to prevent complications.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

8 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
NBS HEMOGLOBIN VARIANT ANALYSIS includes 8 parameters

  • Hemoglobin A
  • Hemoglobin A2
  • Hemoglobin F
  • Hemoglobin S
  • Hemoglobin D
  • Hemoglobin C
  • Hemoglobin (e+a2)
  • Impression

Test code

2486

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Blood SpotNeoNatal Cards2 ML

Specimen stability information

Blood Spot

Collection instructions

Age, gender and clinical history.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 10:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Haemotology

CPT and Loinc codes

NBS HEMOGLOBIN VARIANT ANALYSIS

550