Useful For

Evaluating for the following in an algorithmic process for the HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood; HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood; MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood; REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood; THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum:

-Diagnosing of beta thalassemia intermedia or major

-Identifying a specific beta thalassemia sequence variant (ie, unusually severe beta thalassemia trait)

-Evaluating an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis identifying a rare beta-globin variant

-Evaluating chronic hemolytic anemia of unknown etiology

-Evaluating hereditary erythrocytosis with left-shifted p50 oxygen dissociation results

-Preconception screening when there is a concern for a beta-hemoglobin disorder based on family history