Thalassaemia Test Singapore

Protect your future family’s health with a simple blood test

What Is Thalassaemia?

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder where the body produces abnormal or insufficient hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. There are two main types: 

  • Alpha Thalassaemia 
  • Beta Thalassaemia 

Carriers (also known as having thalassaemia trait) are usually healthy with no symptoms. However, if both partners are carriers, their child may inherit a severe form of thalassaemia, which can cause life-long complications or be fatal without treatment. 

What If I’m a Thalassaemia Carrier?

Being a carrier does not affect your health. However, if your partner is also a carrier, there's a: 

  • 25% chance the child will have thalassaemia major 
  • 50% chance the child will be a carrier 
  • 25% chance the child will not be affected 

If both partners are carriers, your doctor may refer you to a genetic counsellor or specialist for further options — such as prenatal testing or IVF with screening. 

Why Get a Thalassaemia Test?

Thalassaemia is more common than you think — especially in people of Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Southeast Asian descent. In Singapore, about 3–5% of the population are carriers. 

Testing is highly recommended if you are: 

  • Planning for pregnancy or starting IVF 
  • Already pregnant and haven’t been screened 
  • Unsure of your partner’s thalassaemia status 
  • From a family with known thalassaemia history 

Early detection helps you make informed decisions for family planning.

What Does the Thalassaemia Test Involve?

At our clinic, we offer a simple blood test that screens for thalassaemia traits. 

Tests may include: 

  • Full Blood Count (FBC) - To detect microcytic (small-sized) red blood cells 
  • Hemoglobin Electrophoresis - To evaluate types of hemoglobin and screen for beta thalassaemia 
  • Ferritin Test - To rule out iron deficiency, which can mimic thalassaemia 
  • DNA Analysis (if needed) - For definitive alpha thalassaemia diagnosis. Patients will be referred for formal genetic counselling before doing this test at an external specialist partner. 

Our doctor will interpret the results and advise if your partner should be tested too. 

Thalassaemia Tests

Test

Price

Turnaround Time

Full Blood Count (FBC) and Peripheral Blood Film (PBF)

$25

2-3 working days

Ferritin Test

$50

2-3 working days

Thalassaemia Profile (Full Blood Count, Peripheral Blood Film, Haemoglobin Electrophoresis, Ferritin)

$175

2-3 working days

*Done at partner labs and centres

Full Screening Packages

Stay on top of your health with our comprehensive health screening packages

Packages

Price (SGD)

Turnaround Time

Pre-marital Screening

From $1,500

5-7 working days

Essential Package

From $250

2–3 working days

Essential Plus Package

From $400

2–3 working days

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*Prices listed were last updated on 1 July 2023. Prices may be subject to change. 

*Price does not include consultation fee and GST.

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Thalassaemia is often silent — but knowing your carrier status is key, especially if you're planning a family.

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