Test directory: Alpha-Globin Common Mutation

Ordering Code 7981
Test Name Alpha-Globin Common Mutation
Alias Alpha-Globin Common Mutation Analysis
Alpha Thalassemia Gene Mutation Analysis
Alpha-Globin Gene Mutation Analysis
Alpha-Globin DNA Mutation Analysis
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender) 6 mL
Other Specimen/Container Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow), Whole Blood in Lithium
Heparin (Green), Whole Blood in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 5 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 30 Days
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI
Insurance Pre-Authorization  HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
UNIVERSITY HEALTH ALLIANCE

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 26, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Alpha-Globin Common Mutat ALL See report.