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Test Code WASQR Alpha-Globin Gene Sequencing, Blood (Non-Orderable)


Specimen Required


Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum


Secondary ID

47958

Useful For

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum

 

Testing for nondeletional alpha thalassemia in a symptomatic individual

 

Follow-up testing to an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis that identified an alpha-globin chain variant

Method Name

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum

 

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sanger Sequencing

Reporting Name

Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Moderately to severely clotted Reject

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:

-REVE2 / Erythrocytosis Evaluation, Blood

-HBEL1 / Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Evaluation, Blood

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-MEV1 / Methemoglobinemia Evaluation, Blood

-THEV1 / Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation, Blood and Serum

 

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81259-HBA1/HBA2; full sequence

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
WASQR Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing, B 87730-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
47952 Alpha Globin Gene Sequencing Result 50397-9
47953 Interpretation 59466-3