Alpha Thalassemia, (HBA1 & HBA2) Deletion and Duplication
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification | ||
| CPT Codes: | 81269 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are available within 14 days or more. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent Form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. Include a recent CBC and a completed Patient History for Hemoglobinopathy/Thalassemia Testing form. (see Associated Links) with the patient's sample. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week at room temperature; 1 month refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2011622 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Preferred first-tier genetic test for confirmation of suspected alpha thalassemia or alpha thalassemia trait. Use to detect common as well as rare and novel deletions or duplications of the alpha globulin gene cluster. |
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