Alpha Thalassaemia Gene

Test Information

Test Name

Alpha Thalassaemia Gene

Synonyms

Alpha thalassaemia gene, Alpha Globin; Alpha thalassaemia mutation analysis

Price

$445.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST + 2x EDTA (Whole blood)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

4 weeks

Collection Information

Availability

Monday - Wednesday collection only for Whakatane region. Monday - Thursday collection only for other Regions.

Processing Information

Registration Code

THAG; THA; CBC; IRON

Notes

  • 1x EDTA and SST will be tested inhouse for THA; CBC and iron studies
  • 1x EDTA will be referred to LabPlus (via WHL) for Thalassaemia Gene studies

Alternative Specimen

CPDA for gene testing

Methodology

Interpretations

View Interpretations

External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (via WHL)

Send Away Notes

NB - For Reflex testing, provide CBC; Fe Studies and Chromatogram trace from Capillarys together with sample to WHL.

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/36/alpha-thalassaemia-gene-studies