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Blood transfusions within the previous 12 weeks may alter test results.

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Q: What can alter the results of hemoglobin electrophoresis?
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What is hemoglobin electrophoresis?

This test requires a blood sample. No special preparation is needed before the test.


Can all abnormal hemoglobin be diagnosed by electrophoresis?

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What diseases is hemoglobin electrophoresis used to diagnose?

The test is used primarily to diagnose diseases involving these abnormal forms of hemoglobin, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.


Daughter and son both are low in hemoglobin dr said that they may have either hemoglobin ACF or S what test should you ask dr to perform on your kids?

Do hemoglogin electrophoresis


Why does sickle cell hemoglobin migrate slower than normal hemoglobin during electrophoresis?

because of the change of AA- in normal cell- from Glutamic acid (negativity charged) to Valine (uncharged) -in sickle cell- the charge will be missing in the sickle cell that why the electrophoresis will become slower because of the missing charge


Do you fast for a hemoglobin test?

No, fasting won't compromise your hemoglobin results.


Why does sickle cell hemoglobin migrate slower than normal hemoglobin during gel electrophoresis?

because of the change of AA- in normal cell- from Glutamic acid (negativity charged) to Valine (uncharged) -in sickle cell- the charge will be missing in the sickle cell that why the electrophoresis will become slower because of the missing charge


How would running time alter the results of electrophoresis?

The longer the experiment has run, the further along the gel the DNA fragments will travel. the longer the experiment in runned, further along the gel of DNA fragments will travel. <-- original answer. Where did this person learn English?


Discuss how each what factors would affect the results of electrophoresis?

A person will not be able to discuss how the following factors would affect the results of electrophoresis unless they know what the following factors are. This information needs to be included for a person to know the correct answer.


How can a faulty gene alter a hemoglobin molecule?

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How is sickle cell diagnosed?

Sickle cell is diagnosed by a simple blood test called hemoglobin electrophoresis. This analyzes the blood and points out abnormal cells.


Can the use of an alcohol pad alter blood test results?

No, the skin would not absorb enough alcohol to alter the test results.