Thalassemia Profile (HM0091)

Description

Thalassemia Profile is a comprehensive blood test panel used to screen, detect, and evaluate thalassemia and hemoglobin disorders such as beta thalassemia trait, beta thalassemia major/intermedia, alpha thalassemia, hemoglobin E disorder, sickle cell disorders, and other hemoglobinopathies. This profile typically includes hemoglobin fraction analysis (HbA, HbA2, HbF, and variant hemoglobins) using HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) and/or Capillary Electrophoresis, often combined with CBC findings, red cell indices (MCV/MCH), and sometimes serum ferritin to help differentiate thalassemia trait from iron deficiency anemia. Mayo Clinic’s Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation always includes Hb A2 and Hb F quantitation plus hemoglobin electrophoresis using cation-exchange HPLC and capillary electrophoresis, and if a serum sample is sent, serum ferritin may also be performed to support interpretation. This test is commonly ordered in patients with microcytic anemia, family history of thalassemia, premarital screening, antenatal screening, unexplained low MCV/MCH, or suspected inherited hemoglobin disorders. In selected abnormal cases, reflex molecular testing for alpha- or beta-globin gene abnormalities may be required for definitive diagnosis.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

4-6 Days

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

All Age Group

Pre-Test Instructions:

Avoid recent transfusion; provide age, MCV, family history, and transfusion history; ferritin may be added if microcytosis present

Parameters Covered

रु 3,500

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Thalassemia Profile (HM0091)

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