HaemoglobinopathIES -Hb Variant Analysis

Test Name

HaemoglobinopathIES -Hb Variant Analysis

Lab Visit

Test Code

NBS003

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

Haemoglobinopathy By Capillary Electrophoresis

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

48 Hrs

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL UTILITY

To identify SCD or thalassemia in Newborn

SPECIMEN STABILITY

METHODOLOGY

HPLC/CE

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

SPECIMEN TYPE

4 Spots on DBS Card

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Test?

To detect metabolic disorders or inborn errors of metabolism

What does it measure?

How to prepare yourself for the test?

When should you consider this test/ when this test is recommended?

the baby has a family history of metabolic disorders or inborn errors of metabolism, the baby shows symptoms such as poor feeding, lethargy, vomiting, or seizures, or the mother has had metabolic disorders or if there were complications during pregnancy.

Test Process/ how is the (test name) test performed?

What are the risks of the (test name) test?

No risk

How to read the test report?/ What the results may indicate?

If any of the analyte levels are significantly high or low, it may indicate a metabolic disorder or an inborn error of metabolism. Further confirmatory testing will be required, and the child may need treatment.