Protein Electrophoresis [Serum] **

. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and carrying carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.
. There are several types of hemoglobin, and hemoglobin electrophoresis is used to identify and quantify these types.
. This test plays a crucial role in diagnosing hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and other abnormal hemoglobin variants. It also helps detect carrier status and guides the management of inherited blood disorders.

. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and carrying carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.
. In cord blood, hemoglobin electrophoresis is used to identify and quantify different types of hemoglobin, particularly fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and abnormal variants.
. This test is important for detecting inherited hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia, early in life. Early identification allows timely intervention and management of these disorders, improving outcomes for affected newborns.