Test directory: Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis

Ordering Code5506
Test NameAlpha-Globin Gene Analysis
AliasThalassemia, Alpha Globin DNA
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsFor optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube. If patient is a child <3 years old, collect 1-2 pediatric tubes.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyPCR/Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification
Insurance Pre-Authorization HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
UNIVERSITY HEALTH ALLIANCE

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 26, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Alpha-Globin Gene AnalysisALLNOT DETECTEDNOT DETECTED