The test is used primarily to diagnose diseases involving these abnormal forms of hemoglobin, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
The test that detects abnormal hemoglobin molecules is called hemoglobin electrophoresis. This laboratory technique separates different types of hemoglobin based on their electrical charge and size, allowing for the identification of various hemoglobin variants, such as those found in conditions like sickle cell disease or thalassemia. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor hemoglobinopathies.
A lavender-top (EDTA) tube is typically used for drawing blood samples for hemoglobin electrophoresis testing.
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This information can be used to help physician's diagnose and monitor anemia (a low hemoglobin level) and polycythemia vera (a high hemoglobin level).
Echocardiography is used to diagnose certain cardiovascular diseases
PCR itself cannot be used to diagnose a disease; it is only useful for amplifying a DNA sample. Molecular analysis can only be done with subsequent techniques, such as electrophoresis and DNA sequencing.
Hemoglobin electrophoresis uses stains such as Coomassie blue or Ponceau S to visualize the globin chains of the hemoglobin molecule. These stains help separate and identify different types of hemoglobin based on the migration pattern of the globin chains.
Diabetes is caused by a hemoglobin a1c deficiency. Hemoglobin a1c tests are used in the diagnosis of diabetes.Monitoring the hemoglobin a1c in type-1 diabetic patients may improve treatment.
The blood test is called a hemoglobin electrophoresis test, which is used to determine an individual's hemoglobin genotype. A result of 'AA' indicates normal hemoglobin, 'AS' indicates sickle cell trait (carrier), and 'SS' indicates sickle cell disease.
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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Anemia is a condition where there is a lower than normal level of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues. Hemoglobin levels are used to diagnose and monitor anemia.