Test directory: alpha-Thalassemia, DNA Amniotic

Ordering Code7768
Test Namealpha-Thalassemia, DNA Amniotic
AliasAlpha-Thal Amnio
Preferred SpecimenAmniotic Fluid
Preferred ContainerSterile Container
Optimum Volume10 mL
Collection InstructionsCollect M-W only due to short stability
Submission of maternal blood is recommended for fetal testing.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 4 Days
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time12-19 Days
MethodologyPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) and multiplex ligation- dependent probe amplification (MLPA)
Reference Lab Esoterix Genetic Laboratories, LLC
Insurance Pre-Authorization HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
UNIVERSITY HEALTH ALLIANCE

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
a-Thalassemia, AmnioticALLSee report.