Alpha-Thalassemia DNA Analysis
Alternate Names
511172 LC
SoftLab Order Code
ATHAG
Epic Order Name
ALPHA-THALASSEMIA, REF LAB LC 511172
Epic Order ID
LAB3071
Laboratory
Reference lab
Additional Test Information
NOTE: Submission of maternal blood is required for fetal testing
Sample Type
Whole Blood, Amniotic Fluid, Chorionic Villus samples (CVS)
Collection Container
- Whole Blood - Lavender (EDTA)
- Amniotic Fluid or CVS - Sterile Plastic Conical Tube
Alternative Collection Container
Whole Blood - Yellow Top tube (ACD)
Collecting Volume
7.0 mL whole blood, 10mL amniotic fluid, 20 mg CVS
Minimum Collecting Volume
3.0 mL whole blood, 5 mL amniotic fluid, 10mg CVS
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container