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Test ID: Beta-thalassemia
Beta-thalassemia
Beta-thalassemia by sequencing
Method name and description

Targeted and full HBB gene sequencing

Reporting name

HBB gene sequencing

Specimen type / Specimen volume / Specimen container

Venous blood in EDTA (lavender top) tube

Adult (2-5ml),

Child (0.5-2ml)

Storage and transport instructions

4oC to ambient

Do not Freeze

Specimen Rejection Criteria

- Inappropriate collection tube
- Lack of clinical information
- Inadequate specimen identification

Turnaround time / Days and times test performed / Specimen retention time

3 weeks for known mutations

10 weeks for full HBB exon  intron and 5’ & 3’ UTR sequencing