In this section
The results availability times given here represent the time generally required to produce a result following receipt of the sample in the laboratory. Sample transport times are not included.
Where appropriate, if a result is required the same day samples must be received sufficiently early to allow completion of the test. Contact the lab if the test you require is not listed.
Inform the laboratory if a test is to be performed urgently.
These tests are available during the normal working day. See a list of haematology tests available outside core working hours.
For further advice or information call 0161 276 4689.
Requests to add-on Haemoglobinopathy Screening to samples already in the laboratory will NOT be accepted. Haemoglobinopathy requests must be ordered and collected as required. This is to provide assurance that the appropriate consent has been obtained from the patient in relation to testing and that the implications of a positive screening result have been discussed.
For haemoglobinopathy genetic studies, contact the Molecular Diagnostics Centre, 0161 276 4809.
For Red Cell Haemolytic Screen contact the laboratory on 0161 276 4689.
Haemoglobinopathy Referral Form
| Test
(performed at ORC/Trafford/ |
Specimen requirements | Results available (from time of receipt in lab). Inform the lab if a test is to be performed immediately. | ||
| Urgent | Non-urgent | Report available | ||
| Urgent/pre-operative HbS screening test (Pts > 1 yr old)
(ORC/T/W/N) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.8ml red cap EDTA – inform the laboratory if a test is to be perfomed urgently] |
30min | 24hr | 10-14 workdays |
| Routine Haemoglobinopathy Screening
(T) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.8ml red cap EDTA – inform the laboratory if a test is to be performed urgently] |
N/A | 10 workdays | 10-14 workdays |
| Universal Antenatal Haemoglobinopathy Screening
(T) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.8ml red cap EDTA – inform the laboratory if a test is to be perfomed urgently] |
Provisional report: 3 workdays | 5 workdays | 7 workdays |
| DNA Testing for the Haemoglobinopathies
(North West Genetic Diagnostic Service for Haemoglobinopathy Support with advice on Haemoglobinopathy results please see: Information on Haemoglobinopathy Carrier States for health professionals) (ORC) |
4 x 3.4ml EDTA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| G6PD Screen
(ORC) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.8ml red cap EDTA – inform the laboratory if a test is to be perfomed urgently]
|
Within 4 hours
Inform the laboratory if a test is to be performed urgently. Telephone the laboratory – samples screened on Fridays by arrangement with laboratory. |
3 workdays | 5 workdays |
| G6PD Assay
(ORC) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.8ml red cap EDTA – inform the laboratory if a test is to be perfomed urgently] Referral form – external organisations to print and complete when sending a sample |
N/A | 3 workdays | 5 workdays |
(Last reviewed May 2023)