BTGL GS
Beta Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB8003
Synonyms:
Beta Thalassemia
Beta-thalassemia
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
Complete Metabolic Hematology Patient Information form to send with sample.
Insurance preauthorization is recommended for this test.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube (preferred), green top (sodium heparin) tube, or yellow top (ACD) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Preferred Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in the original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Processing:
Keep the specimen in the original tube, do not transfer.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 30 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Moderately to severely clotted.
CPT Codes:
81364 - HBB FULL GENE SEQUENCE - MAYO (EAP: 31034854)
Z-code: ZB4M0
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sanger Sequencing