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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.

Laboratory Code

LAB3040975

LAB3040731

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL

Specimen Stability

7 days, ambient or refrigerated

Methodology

DNA sequencing

Days and Times Performed

TAT 21 days

Reference Interval

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. 

Service Code

1030143

Update

Last updated 20/03/2025

Test Info

(a)  This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.

(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.