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Abnormal Hb Studies (Hb Electrophoresis) in East Delhi

Q: How is the blood sample taken?

To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.

Q: What is sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell disease affects hemoglobin. In sickle cell disease, distorted red blood cells are present which are of sickle or crescent shape. The affected person will have a low red blood cell count, recurrent infections, and periodic episodes of pain.

Q: What is Hemoglobin C disease?

Hemoglobin C disease is a condition that affects hemoglobin. The symptoms of Hemoglobin C disease include weakness, fatigue, anemia, and an enlarged spleen.

Q: What is Thalassemia?

Thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has less hemoglobin than normal. It can lead to low red blood cell count causing anemia. The symptoms of thalassemia include weakness, fatigue, pale or yellowish skin, facial bone deformities, abdominal swelling, slow growth, and dark urine.

Q: What are the complications of thalassemia?

The complications of thalassemia include infection, iron overload, bone deformities, enlarged spleen, slow growth rates, and heart problems.

Also Known as Hb Electrophoresis, HPLC

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SAMPLE TYPE

BLOOD

GENDER

Both

AGE GROUP

Above 10 years

The Abnormal Hb studies (Hb electrophoresis) test helps to measure hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is also known as hemoglobin evaluation or sickle cell screen. The Abnormal Hb studies (Hb electrophoresis) test helps to measure hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is also known as hemoglobin evaluation or sickle cell screen.

The Abnormal Hb studies (Hb electrophoresis) test is done:

In case of symptoms of blood disorder
In case one has a blood disorder
In case other blood test results are abnormal
In case one has sickle cell disease and has undergone blood transfusion

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease affects hemoglobin. In sickle cell disease, distorted red blood cells are present which are of sickle or crescent shape. The affected person will have a low red blood cell count, recurrent infections, and periodic episodes of pain.
What is Hemoglobin C disease?
Hemoglobin C disease is a condition that affects hemoglobin. The symptoms of Hemoglobin C disease include weakness, fatigue, anemia, and an enlarged spleen.
What is Thalassemia?
Thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has less hemoglobin than normal. It can lead to low red blood cell count causing anemia. The symptoms of thalassemia include weakness, fatigue, pale or yellowish skin, facial bone deformities, abdominal swelling, slow growth, and dark urine.
What are the complications of thalassemia?
The complications of thalassemia include infection, iron overload, bone deformities, enlarged spleen, slow growth rates, and heart problems.

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The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results