Haemoglobinopathy Screen
Thalassaemia Screen
248.47
If testing for HbH inclusions is required due to a negative alpha thalassaemia screen, the price will be $167.62
4 mL EDTA tube (purple)
Haematology
Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays
2 weeks
Alpha thalassaemia screening and HbH inclusions will only be tested when relevant.
Includes HBA2, HBF, Alpha thalassaemia screen and Hb electrophoresis. Testing for HbH inclusions is carried out if the Alpha Thalassaemia screen is negative. (Note - Alpha thalassaemia and HbH screening are not included for babies less than 6 months of age.)
Follow up tests performed as appropriate or on request include:
Haemoglobin Electrophoresis (Citrate)
Haemoglobin Stability
Hb Solubility (for HbS)
Laboratory-testing-for-Haemoglobinopathies-in-the-Waikato-region-Hospital-information-2017.pdf
HBOPS
$HBOPS
