Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- EDTA Whole Blood
1ml minimum
Specimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratorySample Preparation
NoneTurnaround Time
3 daysSample Stability
4°C for 3 daysFetal Haemoglobin (HbF)
Notes
HbF levels are only reported when found to be abnormal. Elevated HbF levels may be found in children under 1 year of age, pregnancy (upto 5%) and in conditions such as Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Haemoglobin (HPFH) and delta beta thalassaemia.
Reference Range
Adult: <1% Pregnant Female: <5%
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: NEQAS