Hemoglobin electrophoresis

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Hemoglobin electrophoresis

Alternative Names:

Hb electrophoresis; Hgb electrophoresis

Normal Values:

In adults, these hemoglobin molecules make up the total hemoglobin, as follows:

Hgb A1: 95% to 98%
Hgb A2: 2% to 3%
Hgb F: 0.8% to 2%
Hgb S: 0%
Hgb C: 0%

In infants and children, these hemoglobin molecules make up the total hemoglobin, as follows:

Hgb F (newborn): 50% to 80%
Hgb F (6 months): 8%
Hgb F (over 6 months): 1% to 2%

What abnormal results mean:

The presence of significant levels of abnormal hemoglobins may indicate:

Hemoglobin C disease
Rare hemoglobinopathy
Sickle cell anemia

Thalassemia is an additional condition under which the test may be performed.

Review Date: 6/8/2005
Reviewed By: Samer Shihabi, M.D., Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Sacramento, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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