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Alpha-globin Gene Analysis

Test Code
AGGENE


Alias/See Also
Alpha Thalassemia Gene Testing


Preferred Specimen
3 mL EDTA whole blood


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
ACD whole blood


Instructions
Specimen must arrive at reference lab within 96 hours of collection.


Transport Container
Collection tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient temperature


Report Available
10-14 days


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Clinical Significance
Useful for the diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia, prenatal diagnosis of deletional alpha-thalassemia, and carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.