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Beta Thalassemia: HBB Prenatal Test (Full Gene Sequencing) prenatal only

Order Code
252867
CPT
81364
Test Details
TAT

19 days

Methodology

DNA sequencing

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

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Test Overview

Genetic sequencing for β-Thalassemia mutations in prenatal samples

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS) or cultured amniocytes or cultured villi Cultured cells are required for testing Direct specimens can be submitted but a culturing fee may be included Maternal and paternal Blood samples submitted on separate test request forms for 252827 (charges may apply) Maternal Blood should also be ordered for Maternal Cell Contamination [511402] required for fetal testing

Volume

10 to 15 mL amniotic fluid or 20 mg CVS or two T25 flasks cultured amniocytes or two T25 flasks cultured villi and 7 mL whole blood for parental samples.

Specimen Container

Sterile plastic conical tube or two confluent T-25 flasks for fetal testing, lavender top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube for blood.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support
Order Code
252867
CPT
81364
Test Details
TAT

19 days

Methodology

DNA sequencing

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genetic sequencing for β-Thalassemia mutations in prenatal samples

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS) or cultured amniocytes or cultured villi Cultured cells are required for testing Direct specimens can be submitted but a culturing fee may be included Maternal and paternal Blood samples submitted on separate test request forms for 252827 (charges may apply) Maternal Blood should also be ordered for Maternal Cell Contamination [511402] required for fetal testing

Volume

10 to 15 mL amniotic fluid or 20 mg CVS or two T25 flasks cultured amniocytes or two T25 flasks cultured villi and 7 mL whole blood for parental samples.

Specimen Container

Sterile plastic conical tube or two confluent T-25 flasks for fetal testing, lavender top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube for blood.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support