DNA sequencing for
Glu6Val for hemoglobin S
[standard nomenclature: c.20A>T, p.Glu7Val]
Glu6Lys for hemoglobin C
[standard nomenclature: c.19G>A, p.Glu7Lys]
Sickle Cell Disease
Venous blood in EDTA (lavender top) tube.
Adult (2-5ml),
Child (0.5-2ml)
4oC to ambient.
Do not Freeze
- Inappropriate collection tube - Lack of clinical information - Inadequate specimen identification
Sundays to Thursday
TAT : 3 weeks
