Beta Globin (HBB) Seq
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000501909.6
INHERITED DISEASEENDOCRINOLOGYHEMATOLOGY ... View more
Last updated in GTR: 2024-02-22
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-09-13 LinkOut
At a Glance
Diagnosis
beta Thalassemia
Genes (1): Help
HBB (11p15.4)
Molecular Genetics - Sequence analysis of select exons: Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
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Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Genomic Diagnostic Laboratory, Division of Genomic Diagnostics
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Specimen Source: Help
  • Bone marrow
  • Cell culture
  • Fibroblasts
  • Frozen tissue
  • Isolated DNA
  • Paraffin block
  • Peripheral (whole) blood
  • Saliva
Test Order Code: Help
THALS
CPT codes: Help
**AMA CPT codes notice
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Each specimen must be accompanied by a physician's test request. Informed consent is desirable. Proper billing information should also be provided on the test requisition form.
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Test development: Help
Test developed by laboratory but exempt from FDA oversight (eg. NYS CLEP approved, offered within a hospital or clinic)
Informed consent required: Help
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Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
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Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 1
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument *
Sequence analysis of select exons
Bi-directional Sanger Sequence Analysis
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Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis
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Technical Information
Availability: Help
Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Analytical sensitivity and specificity = ~99%
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
No
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Regulatory Approval
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Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
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