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Haemoglobin Barts
Also known as : [Barts],[Hb Bart]

Blood
Test performed by: LabPLUS Special Haematology

Specimen Collection
EDTA3 mL EDTA Cord Blood
Reference Intervals
Units: %
Age RangeEither 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