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Haemoglobin Analysis (including Electrophoresis)

Alternate names:
Alkali Resistant Haemoglobin, Foetal Haemoglobin, Hb EPG, HbA2, HbF, HbH, HbS, Thalassaemia, Unstable Haemoglobin
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
HBEPG
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

Please collect 2 X EDTA Tube for this test.

Notes:

Ethnic origin must be stated to allow appropriate testing

FBE and Iron studies should be performed

Specimens must be in the laboratory before 4pm

Send FBE & Iron studies results if available. Send within 24 hrs at Room temperature.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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