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Unit Code 9499:
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

 

Preconceptional genetic counseling for couples from high-risk

populations

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

Deletions and duplications only.

Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)

 Unit Code  Reporting Name  Available Separately  Always Performed 
80334 Amniotic Fluid Culture/Genetic Test Yes No

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Note:  This testing algorithm only applies to prenatal

           testing.

If amniotic fluid (non-confluent cultured cells) is received,

amniotic fluid culture/genetic test will be added and charged

separately.

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

• Molecular Genetics - Congenital Inherited Diseases Patient Information Sheet 
• Informed Consent for DNA Testing 

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

9499: Dosage Analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/
Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)/
Luminex Technology
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
80334: Cell Culture

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

AGPB

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

Alpha Globin Gene Analysis

Alpha Thalassemia (DNA probe)

Alpha-Thalassemia Genetic Probe

Hemoglobin-H Disease

Soft-AGPB

Thalassemia, Alpha