ALPHA THALASSEMIA MUTATION DETECTION, EDTA BLOOD

This genetic test detects mutations associated with alpha-thalassemia, a blood disorder that affects hemoglobin production.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

8 Working Days

Test details

ALPHA THALASSEMIA MUTATION DETECTION, EDTA BLOOD Test in Mumbai Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
ALPHA THALASSEMIA MUTATION DETECTION, EDTA BLOOD includes 1 parameter

  • Alpha Thalassemia Dna Pcr
Frequently Asked Questions

Alpha thalassaemia mutations, a blood condition that affects haemoglobin production, are detected by this genetic test.

People who suffer from anaemia that has no recognised aetiology and pregnant couples (to determine the risk of contracting the disorder) should go for a thalassemia test.

  • Carrier status (silent mutation) – Mild or no symptoms
  • HbH disease – Moderate anemia
  • Hydrops fetalis (severe form) – Fatal before birth

The severity of the condition determines the course of treatment; severe instances may require bone marrow transplants or blood transfusions.

Test code

2479

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 09:30

Turn around time

8 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Advanced Molecular Diagnostics R&d

CPT and Loinc codes

ALPHA THALASSEMIA MUTATION DETECTION, EDTA BLOOD

4280