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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Haemoglobin gene analysis

External Price (excl. GST)

861.78

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

5.0 mL whole blood EDTA (purple)

Pre Testing Requirements

Haemoglobinopathy screen, CBC and iron profile

Paediatric Specimen

0.5 mL whole blood EDTA (purple)

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot Transport

Room temperature

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Monthly

Method

Sendaway - Refer to external testing laboratory report - Canterbury Health Laboratories

Reference interval

Refer to report

Additional Information

Must be authorised by a Haematologist

Canterbury Health Laboratories test information:

Alpha Thalassaemia
Beta Thalassaemia

Electronic Information

Registration Code

HBGAP

HL7 mapping code

$HBGAP

Laboratory Test Reference Guide