Hemoglobin A2 was used in the determination of fetal hemoglobin by time-resolved immunofluorometric assay.
Hemoglobin A2 (HBA2) is mapped to human chromosome 16p13.3. HBA2 is a minor hemoglobin component and comprises of two α and δ chains.
Elevated levels of Hemoglobin A2 (HBA2) is observed in patients with β-thalassemia trait.