Bio Spec Overview
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2025-12-25 @ 1:01 AM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:01 AM
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Description:
Perkin Elmer instrumentation is used for standardized isoelectric focusing tests using dried blood spots, followed by chemical elution of hemoglobin and electrophoresis using pre-cast gels. Newborn sickle genotype results with normal hemoglobin (HbA) and sickle hemoglobin (HbS) are typically FA, FAS, or FS although other variants including HbC may be detected. Calls will be made on each sample by trained technicians but also reviewed by supervisory personnel. Demographic information will be entered directly into a web-based electronic data capture system.
Section:
Perkin Elmer instrumentation is used for standardized isoelectric focusing tests using dried blood spots, followed by chemical elution of hemoglobin and electrophoresis using pre-cast gels. Newborn sickle genotype results with normal hemoglobin (HbA) and sickle hemoglobin (HbS) are typically FA, FAS, or FS although other variants including HbC may be detected. Calls will be made on each sample by trained technicians but also reviewed by supervisory personnel. Demographic information will be entered directly into a web-based electronic data capture system.