Haemoglobin Mass Spectrometry
- Description
- The haemoglobin mass spectrometry assay is used for the confirmation of Hb S, C, E, DPunjab, OArab, Lepore, G Philladelphia and Stanleyville. The panel includes the common and clinically significant haemoglobins.
- Clinical details
Confirmation of Hb S, C, E, DPunjab, OArab, Lepore, G Philladelphia and Stanleyville.
- Related condition
- Reference range
n/a
- Synonyms
HBMS, MSMS, haemoglobin tandem mass spectrometry, mass spec, variant identification
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Blood Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Red Cell
- Sample type and volume required
Whole blood collected into EDTA. The minimum acceptable volume is 500μL.
- Storage and transport
Samples should be stored refrigerated if not being transported immediately. Please send samples within 7 days of venepuncture. Samples may be transported at ambient temperature.
- Turnaround time
1 working week
- Contacts
Specialist Red Cell Laboratory
Phone – 020 4591 0045
Synnovis Hub
Floor 2
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NZ