Test directory: Alpha-Globin Common Mutation

Ordering Code7981
Test NameAlpha-Globin Common Mutation
AliasAlpha-Globin Common Mutation Analysis
Alpha Thalassemia Gene Mutation Analysis
Alpha-Globin Gene Mutation Analysis
Alpha-Globin DNA Mutation Analysis
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender) 6 mL
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow), Whole Blood in Lithium
Heparin (Green), Whole Blood in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume5 mL
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 30 Days
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time14 Days
MethodologyPolymerase 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 May 3, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Alpha-Globin Common MutatALLSee report.