Beta‑Globin Complete™
Also known as: Beta-Thalassemia Mutation Analysis
Use
To identify disease‑causing mutations in individuals affected with beta‑thalassemia; to identify carriers in high‑risk ethnic groups or those with positive family history; and for prenatal diagnosis of beta‑thalassemia.
Special Instructions
Provide ethnicity, clinical indication, name of referring physician, and referring physician’s phone number.
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Methodology
Sanger
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Lavender (EDTA), green (sodium heparin no‑gel), or yellow (ACD Solution A or B) tube
Collection Instructions
Collect 3–5 mL whole blood in acceptable tube as above
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (transport)
Causes for Rejection
Frozen whole blood
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 8 days |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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