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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Alpha Globin (HBA1 and HBA2) Deletion/Duplication

CPT Code(s): 81404
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or Yellow (ACD Solution A or B).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Aliases:
  • A globin
  • Alpha globin gene analysis
  • Alpha globin mutations
  • Alpha thalassemia