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Beta Thalassemia: HBB Prenatal Test (Known Mutation) prenatal only

Order Code
252870
CPT
81362
Test Details
TAT

19 days

Methodology

DNA sequencing

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Targeted testing for known β-Thalassemia mutation in fetus

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid chorionic villus sample (CVS) cultured amniocytes cultured villi (Cultured cells are required for testing Direct specimen can be submitted but a culture fee may be included) Submission of maternal Blood is required for analysis of Ma

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
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support
Order Code
252870
CPT
81362
Test Details
TAT

19 days

Methodology

DNA sequencing

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Targeted testing for known β-Thalassemia mutation in fetus

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid chorionic villus sample (CVS) cultured amniocytes cultured villi (Cultured cells are required for testing Direct specimen can be submitted but a culture fee may be included) Submission of maternal Blood is required for analysis of Ma

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
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support