Hemoglobin F

ChemistryAlso known as: HbFAlso known as: Fetal hemoglobinN/A

The presence or absence of fetal hemoglobin (hemoglobin F) in your red blood cells.

Normal Range
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N/A
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Elevated hemoglobin F in adults indicates genetic blood disorders or bone marrow disease that may require specialized treatment and genetic counseling.

Overview

Hemoglobin F (fetal hemoglobin) is normally present in high amounts before birth but decreases after birth as adult hemoglobin takes over. In adults, elevated hemoglobin F can indicate inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease, thalassemia, or hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin. It can also be elevated in conditions causing bone marrow stress or hemolytic anemia. This qualitative test detects the presence of hemoglobin F and helps diagnose genetic blood disorders.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

32140-6Primary
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Blood by Kleihauer-Betke method
40721-3
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Specimen by Apt-Downey method
4632-6
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Blood by Alkali denaturation
30074-9
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Specimen
28067-7
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Amniotic fluid
4631-8
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Stool by Apt-Downey method
9749-3
Hemoglobin F [Units/volume] in Blood by Electrophoresis
[arb'U]/mL
4579-9
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Blood
40549-8
Hemoglobin F [Mass/volume] in Blood by Electrophoresis
g/L
18277-4
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Gastric fluid by Apt-Downey method
28006-5
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Vomitus
53857-9
Hemoglobin F [Mass/volume] in Blood
g/dL
18278-2
Hemoglobin F [Presence] in Meconium by Apt-Downey method

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Sickle Cell Trait Screen Test with Reflex

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