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Test ID: ATHAL    
Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia

 

Prenatal diagnosis of deletional alpha-thalassemia

 

Carrier screening for individuals from high-risk populations for alpha-thalassemia

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request

Deletions and duplications, hemoglobin Constant Spring (HbCS), and alpha-thalassemia Saudi point mutations only.

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
ATHLAlpha-Globin Gene Analysis (ATHL)NoYes

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
CULAFAmniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic TestYesNo
MATCCMaternal Cell Contamination, BYesNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For prenatal specimens only: If amniotic fluid (nonconfluent cultured cells) is received, amniotic fluid culture/genetic test will be added and charged separately. For any prenatal specimen that is received, maternal cell contamination studies will be added.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Dosage Analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)/Luminex Technology

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Alpha Globin
Alpha Thalassemia
Constant Spring
HBA1
Hemoglobin Bart
Hemoglobin-H Disease
Hydrops Fetalis
Saudi
Thalassemia, Alpha
Alpha-Thalassemia
HBA2
AGPB