Parameter Included: 1
Parameter Included: 1
Reliable, Corporate Office, Jaipur
RDC
: Corporate Office, Jaipur
Reliable, MALVIYA NAGAR, Jaipur
RDC
: Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
Reliable, DURGAPURA, Jaipur
RDC
: Durgapura, Jaipur
Reliable, SHRI HOSPITAL, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
RDC
: Shri Hospital, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
Reliable, JAWAHAR NAGAR, Jaipur
RDC
: Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur
Reliable, JK LOAN, Chetak Marg, JAIPUR
RDC
: Jk Loan, Chetak Marg, Jaipur
Reliable, SANGANERI GATE, Jaipur
RDC
: Sanganeri Gate, Jaipur
Reliable, Agra Road, Jaipur
RDC
: Agra Road, Jaipur
Reliable, JHOTWARA, Jaipur
RDC
: Jhotwara, Jaipur
HbF levels gradually decrease after birth, and by the time a baby is six months old, it is typically replaced by adult hemoglobin (HbA).
However, in certain circumstances, individuals may continue to have detectable levels of HbF beyond infancy. This can occur in certain genetic conditions and blood disorders. The levels of HbF in these cases may vary and can be assessed through a laboratory blood test.
Elevated HbF levels beyond infancy can be observed in conditions such as sickle cell disease, thalassemia, hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH), and some other rare genetic disorders affecting hemoglobin production. These conditions are characterized by defects in the genes responsible for producing adult hemoglobin and, consequently, a persistence of fetal hemoglobin.
Monitoring HbF levels can be helpful in managing these conditions. Higher levels of HbF can have a positive impact on certain blood disorders. For example, in sickle cell disease, increased levels of HbF can help reduce the deformation of red blood cells and improve symptoms. Treatment options, such as medications or gene therapy, may be aimed at increasing HbF levels to achieve therapeutic benefits.
Measuring HbF levels is typically done through a blood test, which involves drawing a small sample from a vein. The results are usually reported as a percentage of total hemoglobin present in the blood. The reference ranges for HbF levels can vary based on age, as it naturally decreases with age.
Monitoring HbF levels, along with other blood markers, plays a vital role in assessing and managing certain blood disorders and genetic conditions. Healthcare professionals often use these levels to guide treatment decisions, predict disease severity, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.