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HelpTest ID 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
47958Useful 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
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81259-HBA1/HBA2; full sequence