Haemoglobin H Bodies
- Description
- The identification of Haemoglobin H Bodies by supravital staining in the indication of HbH disease. Positive results will be confirmed by alpha genotyping.
- Clinical details
Haemoglobin H disease, alpha thalassaemia
- Related condition
- Reference range
n/a
- Synonyms
HBH, HbH inclusions, alpha thalasaemia
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Blood Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Red Cell
- Sample type and volume required
Whole Blood
- Special sample instructions
Sample needs to be less than 24hours old
- Storage and transport
EDTA
- Turnaround time
2 working days
- Contacts
Specialist Red Cell Laboratory
Phone – 020 4591 0045
Synnovis Hub
Floor 2
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NZ