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Alpha Thalassemia Screen (MISC REF LAB)
Test Code1230410027
Alias/See Also
LAB10217: Alpha Thalassemia Screen | ALPHA GENE
CPT Codes
83021x1, 81257x1
Preferred Specimen
NON-INTERFACED LABS: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 3
Other Acceptable Specimens
NON-INTERFACED LABS: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 3
Instructions
Bone marrow: minimum 1 mL in Na Hep green tube Blood: minimum 1 mL in EDTA lavender tube
Transport Temperature
This test is used mostly by Peds Hemoc. If possible we send both Bone marrow and blood . The Lab at Johns Hopkin decide which specimen to use. Ship at room temp. Also include any paperwork supplied by the Dr.
Report Available
NON-INTERFACED LABS
STAT: 11520 min
Routine: 11520 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 11520 min
Life or Death: 11520 min
STAT: 11520 min
Routine: 11520 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 11520 min
Life or Death: 11520 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023
