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Alternate Name: |
HbS, Sickle, HbC, HbE, HbD, alpha variant, beta variant, hemoglobinopathy, HBA1, HBA2, HBB, HBD, HBG1, HBG2, Hb Lepore
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Order Entry Module: |
Not Applicable
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Specimen Type: |
One of the following specimen types is required:
Blood: 5 mL Lavender EDTA Tube
Amniotic Fluid: 10-15 mL, Back-Up Culture Required
Cleaned CVS (Chorionic Villi): 5-15mg, Back-Up Culture Required
Cultured cells, confluent: 1x T25 flask
DNA: Minimum 6ug
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Required Information: |
CBC, Hemoglobin electrophoresis and ferritin results must also be submitted with sample.
Additional charges will apply if prerequisite results not provided.
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Turnaround Time: |
Routine:
6 weeks
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Interpretive Comments: |
ear47mtete|20504125C0E0|LRCTEST_background|InterpretiveComments|Comments|0xffffd293010000001a01000001002e00 Turnaround Times:
Fetal Samples: 1-2 weeks
Prenatal / Newborn Screening Samples: 2-4 weeks
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Additional Information: |
For any inquiries, please contact moleculargenetics@hhsc.ca.
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Method of Analysis: |
Targeted PCR and Direct Sequence Analysis
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Test was Last Updated: |
3/17/2025
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Testing Laboratory: |
Clinical Genetics
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Testing Site: |
JHCC
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Specimen Requirement: |
One of the following specimen types is required:
Blood: 5 mL Lavender EDTA Tube
Amniotic Fluid: 10-15 mL, Back-Up Culture Required
Cleaned CVS (Chorionic Villi): 5-15mg, Back-Up Culture Required
Cultured cells, confluent: 1x T25 flask
DNA: Minimum 6ug
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Specimen Handling Instructions: |
CBC, Hemoglobin electrophoresis and ferritin results must also be submitted with sample.
Transport at room temperature.
Blood Samples can be stored in the fridge (4°C) for up to one week before shipping.
All other sample types need to be shipped overnight.
JHCC Site, Room H2-19A, (905) 521-2100 ext. 76944.
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