Pathology Handbook

Alternative Names:

Thalassaemia screen
Hb electrophoresis
Hb F
Hb H
HbA2
Foetal Haemoglobin
Antenatal Thalassaemia screen
Thalassaemia DNA testing
HbEPG

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

THL, FBE, FER

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Two (2x) collection tubes required

Retrospective testing within 7 days.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

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