Test Name
HAEMOGLOBIN F (HbF)
Aliases
FETAL HEMOGLOBIN
Abbreviations
HBF
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
GENERAL
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
120
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
1) Exact age (date of birth) required for accurate interpretation.
2) History of transfusion (or no transfusion) within the last 3-4 months required.
3) EDTA (purple top) vacutainer
It is preferable that this test is instead ordered as Hb electrophoresis SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 3 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 moths at -20°C
2) History of transfusion (or no transfusion) within the last 3-4 months required.
3) EDTA (purple top) vacutainer
It is preferable that this test is instead ordered as Hb electrophoresis SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 3 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 moths at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Diagnosing and monitoring beta thalassemia, sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies associated with elevated HbF levels.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026