Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood

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Detects fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) in red blood cells, essential for diagnosing and managing hemoglobin disorders.

Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood

OVERVIEW

The Hemoglobin F Distribution test measures the levels and distribution of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) in a blood sample. Hb F is the primary form of hemoglobin in fetuses, typically decreasing after birth and being replaced by adult hemoglobin (Hb A). This test is essential for diagnosing and managing various hematological conditions, including sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia, where elevated levels of Hb F may indicate a compensatory response to anemia or a specific genetic trait. The results can help determine the severity of the disorder, inform treatment options, and monitor responses to therapies such as hydroxyurea. Overall, assessing Hb F distribution provides valuable insights into a patient's hematological health and potential treatment pathways.

 


 

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Differentiating large deletional hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin from other conditions that show an elevated percentage of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) and identifying the distribution of Hb F within red blood cells.

 

METHOD NAME

Flow Cytometry

 

AVAILABILITY

TBC

 

REPORTING NAME

Hb F Distribution, B

 

OTHER NAME

  • Acid Elution Test for Fetal Hgb
  • Fetal Hemoglobin
  • HEMOGLOBIN-F DISTRIBUTION (RBC)
  • Hemoglobin F, Red Cell Distribution, Blood

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SPECIMEN TYPE 

Whole Blood 

 

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

TBC

 

SPECIMEN REQUIRED

Specimen type: Whole Blood with EDTA
Specimen volume: 0.5 mL

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