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Unstable Hemoglobin Test

The Unstable Hemoglobin Test detects abnormal hemoglobin variants prone to instability and breakdown, which can cause hemolytic anemia. Unstable hemoglobins may lead to premature red blood cell destruction, anemia, jaundice, or splenomegaly. This test helps identify hereditary hemoglobin disorders, supports differential diagnosis of unexplained hemolysis, and provides insight into genetic causes of red cell fragility.

Blood
Phlebotomist
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Specimen Type: Blood

Isopropanol Precipitation

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The Unstable Hemoglobin Test test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker .

Unstable hemoglobins result from mutations around the heme pocket as well as contact points between the individual globin subunits resulting in hemolytic anemia. Hemoglobins carrying these structural modifications may denature and precipitate when exposed to alcohol, such as isopropanol.

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