Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test | Lahalak Platform
Do you suffer from chronic anemia? This advanced analysis maps hemoglobin types to accurately diagnose hereditary blood disorders like thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, providing a clear path for treatment.
Scientific name: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test
Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a laboratory technique that separates the different types of hemoglobin in the blood based on their electrical charge and mass. It determines the percentages of normal hemoglobin (HbA, HbA2, HbF) and abnormal hemoglobins (such as HbS in sickle cell anemia, or HbC). It is the primary diagnostic test for detecting inheri...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis for separating and identifying types of hemoglobin in the blood using electrophoresis technology.
- Consult a hematologist or geneticist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The test does not require fasting.
- It is preferable to avoid blood transfusions for 3-4 months before the test, if possible, because the transfused blood carries the donor's hemoglobin and may mask the patient's genetic profile.
- The doctor should be informed of any recent blood transfusions.
- The sample is drawn into a tube containing an anticoagulant (EDTA).
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