Immigration Thalassaemia Screen
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | HBSC |
| Diagnostic Use / Indications | An initial screen for the detection of a thalassaemia or abnormal haemoglobin for immigration purposes. |
| Constituent Tests | Haemoglobin A2, Blood ;Haemoglobin F (HPLC), Blood ;Haemoglobin H inclusions, Blood ;Hb alkaline electrophoresis, Blood ; |
| External Price | Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email Labinfo. |
Specimen Collection | |
| Pre-Testing Requirements | To aid in interpretation of the thalassaemia screen a copy of the full blood count should be provided with the request. If results of a full blood count are not provided a repeat blood count may be added to the thalassaemia screen at an additional cost to the patient or requesting lab. |
| Patient Specimen | 1 x 4.0mL EDTA |
| Paediatric Specimen | 1 x 3.0mL EDTA |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | preferred aliquot 1 x 4mL EDTA whole blood minimum aliquot 2mL EDTA whole blood |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Haematology - Special Tests |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | (03) 3640373 X80373 |
| Test Availability | Mon-Fri, 0800-1700 |
| Turnaround Time | 3-10 days |
| Additional Information | An immigration thalassaemia screen comprises of the following tests: Alpha Thalassaemia Screen, Hb A2, Hb F, Hb alkaline electrophoresis. A copy of the full blood count is required to aid in interpretation of the thalassaemia screen. Abnormal results will have an interpretative comment added to the report. Specific recommendations for further tests will be made and if necesary a repeat sample will be requested. If additional recommended tests are required by the Medical Examiner, the patient will be required to pay for the extra specified tests before the laboratory will proceed further.
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| Delphic Number Test Number | 1502 |
