Hemoglobin HPLC / Electrophoresis
Hb Electrophoresis, Abnormal Hb studies, Hemoglobin variant analysis
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The Hemoglobin HPLC / Electrophoresis test identifies and measures different types of hemoglobin in the blood to help diagnose and keep track of certain blood disorders. These types include: adult type (HbA2), fetal type (HbF), hemoglobin S (HbS), hemoglobin C (HbC), and hemoglobin E (HbE), among others.
Normal hemoglobin types:
Hemoglobin A (HbA): The main type of hemoglobin in healthy adults.
Hemoglobin F (HbF): Found in unborn babies and newborns. It is slowly replaced by HbA after birth.
If the levels of HbA or HbF are not normal, it may indicate certain types of anemia.
Abnormal hemoglobin types:
Hemoglobin S (HbS): Found in people with sickle cell anemia. It causes red blood cells to become stiff and sickle-shaped, leading to pain and other health problems.
Hemoglobin C (HbC): Linked to a condition called hemolytic anemia, where red blood cells break down faster than normal.
Hemoglobin E (HbE): Common in people from Southeast Asia. It may cause mild anemia or sometimes no symptoms at all.
Hemoglobin D (HbD): Causes mild hemolytic anemia and mild to moderate spleen enlargement. The Hb D Punjab variant is most commonly seen in people from Gujarat and among Sikhs of Punjab.