Alpha Thalassaemia Gene
Test Information
Test Name
Alpha Thalassaemia Gene
Synonyms
Alpha thalassaemia gene, Alpha Globin; Alpha thalassaemia mutation analysis
Preferred Specimen
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 InterpretationsContact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
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.
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