Get The Most Trusted HB Electrophoresis Test with Flexible Cost in Kolkata with AccuHealth Diagnostics

Hemoglobin electrophoresis or Hb electrophoresis is a blood test that is used to measure the hemoglobin present in your red blood cells. Hemoglobin is the protein inside red blood cells. Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting oxygen to your tissues and organs. Due to genetic mutations, your body can produce hemoglobin that is formed incorrectly. This abnormal hemoglobin can eventually cause too little oxygen to reach your tissues and organs.

There are hundreds of different types of hemoglobin. They include:

• Hemoglobin F: Also known as fetal hemoglobin, this is the type of hemoglobin found in growing fetuses and newborns. It’s replaced with hemoglobin A soon after birth.
• Hemoglobin A: Also known as adult hemoglobin. Hemoglobin A is the most commonly found hemoglobin. It is found in adults and in healthy children.
• Hemoglobin C, D, E, M, and S: These are rare types of hemoglobin. These are abnormal hemoglobin which are caused by genetic mutations.

Hb electrophoresis test cost in Kolkata varies from around Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1400. At AccuHealth Diagnostics Kolkata, following are the centre-wise prices of Hb electrophoresis test.

At AccuHealth Diagnostics, Kolkata, not only do we offer Hb electrophoresis tests at affordable charges, we also have a panel of expert doctors in our OPD department to help you with further diagnosis and treatment plans based on your test results. Our accurate reports are highly recommended by doctors all over Kolkata. We deliver reports right on time so that you can carry on with your treatment process smoothly. We keep our centres clean and hygienic. All our lab technicians and staff members are highly skilled, professional, and experienced.

Reasons for Getting a Hb Electrophoresis Test Done

Your doctor may recommend a Hb electrophoresis test to determine if you have a disorder that causes the production of abnormal hemoglobin. Following can be the reasons why your doctor may order for a hemoglobin electrophoresis test:

1.As a part of your routine checkup:

Your doctor may ask you to have your hemoglobin tested as a follow up on a complete blood test during your routine physical examination.

2. For diagnosing any kind of blood disorders:

Your doctor may order for a hemoglobin electrophoresis test if you’re showing any symptoms of anemia.

The Hb electrophoresis test will help your doctor with the detection of any abnormal types of hemoglobin in your blood. These could be a sign of disorders including:

• Sickle cell anemia
• Thalassemia
• Polycythemia vera

3. For monitoring any ongoing treatment:

If you are undergoing any particular kind of treatment which may result in abnormal types of hemoglobin, with a hemoglobin electrophoresis,your doctor will monitor the levels of the different types of hemoglobin in your blood.

4. As a part of Premarital Health Check Up:

People who have a family history of inherited anemias like thalassemia or sickle cell anemia may choose to screen for these genetic disorders as a part of pre marriage health checkup. A hemoglobin electrophoresis helps in the diagnosis of any abnormal types of hemoglobin in the blood which is caused by genetic disorders.

Apart from the above listed reasons, newborns are also routinely screened for these genetic hemoglobin disorders.