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Beta-Globin Complete™
Test Code14974
CPT Codes
81364
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or ACD (yellow-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Whole blood: Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Glass tubes should not be shipped frozen.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube or ACD (yellow-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
DNA Sequencing • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon, thurs
Report Available
14 days
Limitations
If these mutations are not found by the testing procedure, it does not mean that the risk of carrying or developing beta thalassemia is not present. It simply means that these specific mutations have not seen found with this assay, although other mutations may be present.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
1) To identify disease-causing mutations in individuals affected with beta-thalassemia.
2) To identify carriers in high-risk ethnic group or people with positive family history.
3) Prenatal diagnosis of beta-thalassemia.
2) To identify carriers in high-risk ethnic group or people with positive family history.
3) Prenatal diagnosis of beta-thalassemia.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |