Hb Electrophoresis

🔍 Overview

The Hemoglobin (Hb) Electrophoresis test identifies and measures different types of hemoglobin in the blood. It is mainly used to diagnose inherited blood disorders such as thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Diagnose thalassemia

• Detect sickle cell disease and trait

• Identify abnormal hemoglobin variants

• Evaluate unexplained anaemia

• Screen carriers in family planning and antenatal care

Common hemoglobin types analyzed:

• HbA

• HbA2

• HbF

• HbS / other variants

✔ Essential test for genetic blood disorders
✔ Important in prenatal and family screening
✔ Simple blood test

⏱ Reports Within: 24–48 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required