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Test Code BTHAL Beta Thalassaemia Genotyping 

Important Note

Completion of General Consent Form is required for this test. Please submit the completed form along with the sample request form.

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.