Capilllary electrophoresis with the Minicap Flex Piercing (SEBIA)
If abnormal hemoglobin is detected a hemoglobin electrophoresis on agarose gel in a acidic medium will be performed as well. A sickling test will be performed if necessary.
1ml whole blood (EDTA or heparin)
At least 250µl whole blood for infants.
The sample can be stored at 2-8°C for one week at most.
Mention the red blood cell indices and the country of origin on the request form.
Dosage of all detected hemoglobin fractions will be reported automatically.
2x / week
Presence of HbA and HbA2
On average: 3 days
Hb electrophoresis:
Yes (ISO 15189 – Belac 147-MED)
Identification of other Hb fractions: no
540654 / 540665
540676 / 540680
Capilllary electrophoresis: 43113-0
Gel in a acidic medium: 50791-3
Hemoglobin A: 4546-8
Hemoglobin A2: 4551-8
Hemoglobin F: 4576-5
Hemoglobin S: 4625-0
Hemoglobin C: 32681-9
Hemoglobine D: 4569-0
Hemoglobine E: 4575-7
Laatste wijziging op: 13/01/2023