Alpha-Thalassemia
Order Name
Alpha-Thal
Test Number: 5194376
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194376
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Alpha-Thalassemia
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7 mL (3 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 10 mL (5 mL) | Amniotic Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 3 mL whole blood, 5 mL amniotic fluid OR 10 mg CVS Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, sterile plastic conical tube, OR two confluent T-25 flasks for fetal testing Specimen Storage: Maintain at room temperature or refrigerate at 4(degrees)C Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: If cultured cells are needed, an additional 7-12 days may be required. Additional culture fee may be included. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 9 - 12 days within 10 days. Will adjust according to volume. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 511172 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 511172 |
| CPT Code(s) | 81257 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |