Sickle haemoglobin is a consequence of an amino acid substitution in one or both of the beta chains in the haemoglobin molecule. The sickle solubility test will detect Hb S levels of > 10%.
Tube
EDTA (Haem)
ID
12683
Additional Information
All results confirmed by further testing using HPLC. Minimum sample volume 1ml. No addon test is available for this test.
Turn Around
3 days
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Cannot be analysed if taken within 4 months of a blood transfusion.
IP Routine TAT
3 days
GP Routine TAT
3 days