Haemoglobin Electrophoresis and Thalassaemia test

Determination of Haemoglobin phenotype and Thalassaemia

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
7
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Haemoglobin A0
  • Haemoglobin Phenotype
  • A2

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
7
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals, of 7 in total.

Haematology

  • Haemoglobin A0
  • Haemoglobin Phenotype
  • A2

About this test

This profile is a robust collection of tests used to help diagnose Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Trait, and variants of Thlassaemia, and is available postally.

This test will reveal the presence of inherited altered Haemoglobin types (haemoglobinopathy). Haemoglobin is the pigment in the red blood cell that carries oxygen to the tissues - if altered in any way symptoms may occur. The tests include Haemoglobin Phenotype, as well as classification of any Haemoglobin variants present. Sickle Solubility is run as a reflex test if evidence of Sickle Cell disease is found. This test is perfect for those seeking to know if they are affected by Sickle Cell disease and trait, or Thalassaemia.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

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Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, some of the biomarkers by name, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.5/10

    7 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of general wellness tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 7 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 6.6/10

    £90.25 against a median of £91.63 for the 18 similarly sized general wellness tests we track (-2%).

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A 14-marker blood test adding anaemia, active B12 and folate checks to a core cholesterol, diabetes and thyroid screen, for a broader at-home health check.

  • At-home test
8.7 / 10 Adds anaemia and B12/folate over Essential Screen