Screen for beta thalassemia. Note that iron deficiency can result in decreased Hb-A2 levels and, therefore, may lead to a normal Hb-A2 level even in affected patients
Blood transfusion within the last 4 months may affect results
5.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
7 days Ambient (transport
7 days Refrigerated
Patient age and ethnicity must be on order for proper interpretation.
2.0 mL Whole Blood
< 31 days: < 1.0 %
< 91 days: < 2.3 %
< 181 days: < 2.5 %
< 366 days: < 2.7 %
>= 366 days: 1.8 - 3.5 %
Screen for beta thalassemia. Note that iron deficiency can result in decreased Hb-A2 levels and, therefore, may lead to a normal Hb-A2 level even in affected patients
2 to 3 days
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