HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS; HPLC

What this test checks

Separates the different types of hemoglobin in your blood — abnormal patterns indicate thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or carriers.

Why do people get this test?

Used in unexplained anemia, family screening, and pre-marital/pre-pregnancy genetic counselling.

When you should consider this test

• Unexplained mild anemia
• Family history of thalassemia or sickle cell
• Pre-marital or pre-pregnancy screening

How to prepare

No fasting needed. Best done when not recently transfused.