DNA Sequencing; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Beta-Thalassemia Mutation Analysis
Whole blood
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB01478
Monday and Thursday
14 Days
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Lavender (EDTA)
Whole blood collected in an ACD solution A/B (yellow-top), EDTA (royal-blue top), or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Frozen whole blood
5 mL Whole Blood
3 mL Whole Blood
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
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