The comprehensive test menu of Sebia's Capillarys system now extends to the identification and quantification of haemoglobinopathies, including beta-thalassaemia and sickle-cell anaemia
With the expansion of national antenatal and neonatal screening programmes, accurate measurement of haemoglobin variants is becoming increasingly important in routine haematology laboratories.
A recent study carried out at the Central Middlesex Hospital in Park Royal, London, demonstrated excellent correlation between capillary electrophoresis and HPLC methods for the measurement of multiple haemoglobin fractions.
An advantage of using capillary electrophoresis for this type of analysis is the ability to quantify HbA2 in the presence of HbE and HbS, which is not normally possible with conventional HPLC methodology.
Through investment in advanced technologies, Sebia has developed a range of automated capillary electrophoresis systems in response to evolving customer needs.
Capillarys provides complete walk-away automation, processing up to 34 samples an hour.
Depending on laboratory workload, Capillarys can be used as a dedicated instrument for haemoglobinopathy screening or in conjunction with biochemistry and immunology departments.
