Test Code BTHAL Beta Thalassaemia Genotyping
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Days and Times Performed
Bimonthly, TAT 21 working days.
Methodology
DNA sequencing
Service Code
1030143
Update
Last updated 25/02/2020
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Reference
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For detection of common point mutations in the β-globin gene.
Beta thalassaemia caused by large deletions of the HBB gene, delta-beta thalassaemia and Hb Lepore are not included in this investigation.