| Hemoglobin electrophoresis | |
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| Schematic of alkaline hemoglobin electrophoresis, showing expected results for a normal adult, normal newborn, person with sickle cell disease, person with sickle cell trait, person with hemoglobin SC disease, and control sample. | |
| Specialty | Hematology |
Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a blood test that can detect different types of hemoglobin. The test can detect hemoglobin S, the form associated with sickle cell disease, as well as other abnormal types of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin C. It can also be used to investigate thalassemias, which are disorders caused by defective hemoglobin production.