A hemoglobin electrophoresis test is a blood test used to measure and identify the different types of hemoglobin in your bloodstream. Hemoglobin is the protein inside red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen to your tissues and organs.
Doctor may recommend a hemoglobin electrophoresis test to determine if the patient has a disorder that causes the production of abnormal hemoglobin.
The normal result for Hb Electrophoresis: HbA is 95-98% for unisex gender and for all age groups. HbA2 is 2-3% for unisex gender and for all age groups. HbF is 0.8-2% for unisex gender and for all age groups.