Alpha-Globin Common Mutation Analysis
Test Summary
Alpha Thalassemia is a common hereditary trait and disease among individuals of Asian heritage. Disease ranges in severity from mild abnormalities of erythrocytic indices to severe anemia. Genetic counseling may be advised for some patients.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), ACD-B (yellow-top) or ACD-A (yellow-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
ALPHAG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3096
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 81257 - **This code is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patient testing
- use test Code 11174.**
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
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.
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday; Report available: 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), ACD-B (yellow-top) or ACD-A (yellow-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Billing
CPT Code
- 81257 - **This code is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patient testing
- use test Code 11174.**
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday; Report available: 8 days