Pathology Test Details

Item	Details
Laboratory	Queensland Medical Laboratory Pathology : Genetics - QLD
Test Name	Alpha Thalassaemia
Genes Tested	HBA1, HBA2
Test Description	Test identifies -alpha 3.7 and -alpha 4.2 alleles which are the most common alpha globin gene deletions. Double gene deletions such as --SEA, --FIL and --THAI alleles which are common within Southeast Asia, and the --MED and -(alpha)20.5 that are frequently found in the Mediterranean area are also detected. This analysis does NOT rule out the presence of other rare mutations in the alpha globin gene.
Method	mutation screen
Test Type	Single
Comment	Conventional PCR
Test Accreditation	Included In NATA Scope
Clinical Context	Somatic mutation
Sample Required	6 mL Peripheral EDTA
Turn Around Time	4 weeks
Medicare Rebate	No Medicare rebate
Pathology Test Last Edit Date	3/07/2017 11:40:46 AM 03-Jul-2017

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