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Department

Haematology

Preferred Sample Type

Fetal Haemoglobin (HbF)

Suitable Specimen Types

  • EDTA Whole Blood
1ml minimum

Specimen Transport

Standard transport to laboratory

Sample Preparation

None

Turnaround Time

3 days

Sample Stability

4°C for 3 days

Fetal Haemoglobin (HbF)

Notes

HbF levels are only reported when found to be abnormal. Elevated HbF levels may be found in children under 1 year of age, pregnancy (upto 5%) and in conditions such as Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Haemoglobin (HPFH) and delta beta thalassaemia.

Reference Range

Adult: <1% Pregnant Female: <5%

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS