Pathology Handbook

Thalassaemia Gene Testing

Alternative Names:

Alpha Thalassaemia Gene testing/analysis
Beta Thalassaemia Gene Testing/analysis
Thalassaemia DNA studies
Alpha gene analysis
Haemoglobin (Hb) DNA analysis
Haemoglobin sequencing
Haemoglobinopathy DNA
Hb DNA

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

THL, FBE, FER

Specimen Types:

EDTA

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly