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Hemoglobinopathy: Hemoglobin Variant

Alternative Names/Synonyms	HDNA, HbS, Sickle, HbC, HbE, HbD, alpha variant, hemoglobinopathy, HBA1, HBA2, HBB, HBD, HBG1, HBG2, Hb Lepore
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Hematology
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	HDNA

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

Please download the requisition from the referral laboratory test information guide
https://ltig.hrlmp.ca/

Clinical Significance

Please contact the referral laboratory for information
https://lrc.hrlmp.ca/

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Please refer to Referral Laboratory Requisition

Collection Requirements

Blood Collection Instructions

Referral Laboratory

Referred out to Hamilton Health Science Centre

Billing Information

Any associated costs will be referred back to the requesting institution.

Sample Processing / Delivery

Samples are referred out Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Please send to the lab before noon on Friday to ensure delivery to the referral lab during work hours.

Funded for patients with OHIP

Specific conditions. Please contact the referral lab for details.