New generation system increases the speed and efficiency of haemoglobin testing for busy haematology departments, offering a throughput of 40 samples per hour
The introduction of the haemoglobin (Hb) kit for Sebia Capillarys allows haematology labs to take advantage of capillary electrophoresis technology to make the separation of normal haemoglobin fractions and detection of major haemoglobin variants easier and more reliable, says Analytical Technologies.
The clearly focused band of the normal HbA2 fraction allows automatic identification with an excellent separation of haemoglobin variants.
Hb variants C and E can also be clearly detected and a slight migration shift of HbS and HbD allows them to be easily identified by superimposing a memorised reference curve.
The variant HbF is shown as a perfect individual focused band between A and S.
The outstanding separation achieved by Capillarys means that complementary tests, such as acid gel tests, which are frequently carried out for confirmation purposes, are usually unnecessary.
With a throughput of 40 samples per hour and the haemolysate prepared directly from unwashed blood, the new generation of capillary electrophoresis increases the speed and efficiency of haemoglobin testing for busy haematology departments.
