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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:

EDTA

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

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW