Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test | Lahalak Platform
A specialized test to diagnose hereditary blood disorders like Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia. By separating hemoglobin types, it identifies genetic abnormalities, making it a crucial step for premarital screening.
Scientific name: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test
A highly specialized hematological laboratory procedure designed to systematically separate and identify the varied structurally distinct types of hemoglobin residing within erythrocytes. The methodology capitalizes on applying a controlled electrical field across a specialized conductive medium (typically a cellulose acetate gel or a specialized s...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Performing specialized electrophoresis of hemoglobin on a blood sample and determining hemoglobin percentages
- Consult a hematologist or geneticist regarding the interpretation of complex genetic results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required before performing this analysis.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has received a blood transfusion within the past 3-4 months, as this may lead to misleading results (a mixture of donor and patient hemoglobin).
- The doctor may ask that iron supplements be stopped a period before the examination if there is suspicion of concomitant iron deficiency, as this may affect the accuracy of the diagnosis of thalassemia.
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