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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use for molecular confirmation of β thalassemia or a structural hemoglobinopathy involving the β-globin gene. To assess for HBB variants associated with hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH), order Deletion/Duplication Analysis by MLPA (3003144). Inform the laboratory if patient has received gene therapy; test interpretation may be impacted in such cases. For example, certain gene therapies may impact the performance of this test and interpretation of this result; the presence or absence of variants, zygosity, and HBB gene copy number may not be determined in such cases. Inform the laboratory if patient has received gene therapy by submitting the patient history form linked below.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Testing is not New York state approved. Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York state-approved laboratory.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender or pink (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B). New York State Clients: Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL) New York State Clients: Transport 7 mL whole blood (Min. 3 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens; saliva, buccal brush, or swab; FFPE tissue.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
10-15 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Refer to report
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
HBB (NM_000518) Deletion/duplication analysis is not available for this gene.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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