Specimen Collection

3 mL EDTA Cord Blood
Reference Intervals
Units: %

Age Range	Either Sex
All	< 0.2

Turnaround Time: Within 1 week

Performed Weekly.

Diagnostic Use and Interpretation

The presence of increased Hb Barts in the cord blood of a term baby is diagnostic of alpha thalassaemia problem.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Special Haematology laboratory (Ext 22065) or:

Dr Anna Ruskova		Ext 22137
Dr Louisa Stone		Ext 22062
Dr Peter Bradbeer		Ext 22062

Last updated at 09:55:09 13/10/2023