Test directory: Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis

Ordering Code 5506
Test Name Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis
Alias Thalassemia, Alpha Globin DNA
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions For optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube. If patient is a child <3 years old, collect 1-2 pediatric tubes.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology PCR/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 June 29, 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 Gene Analysis ALL NOT DETECTED NOT DETECTED