The Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC looks at types of haemoglobin. It is done for: thalassaemia or sickle cell screening, unexplained anaemia.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Thalassaemia or sickle cell screening, unexplained anaemia.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Abnormal haemoglobin type found. Low or negative may mean: Normal pattern. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Types of haemoglobin.
Blood
Abnormal haemoglobin type found.
Normal pattern.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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What does the Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC measure?
Types of haemoglobin.
Why is the Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC done?
Thalassaemia or sickle cell screening, unexplained anaemia.
Do I need to fast for the Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC mean?
Abnormal haemoglobin type found.
What does a low or negative Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC mean?
Normal pattern.
What is the normal range for the Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC done?
Thalassaemia or sickle cell screening, unexplained anaemia.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Haemoglobin electrophoresis / HPLC?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Abnormal haemoglobin type found. Low or negative may mean: Normal pattern. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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