hb checking

hi,

the place where we live is a remote area and laboratory facilities are not that good...
even hb test is not satisfactory.......
my question is that if i take blood of najaf in syringe and transport it within 4 hours in a good lab,
will it give accurate result? what are the possible problems?

Abbas

For Hb test, you need test tube with special chemical in it, to avoid clotting. Clotted sample cannot be used for Hb test. Blood clots in a matter of minutes. It can be used for cross-match though.

Andy can give more details on this