Beta Thalassemia

This test covers all coding nucleotides of gene HBB, plus at least two and typically 50 flanking intronic nucleotides upstream and downstream of each coding exon, covering the conserved donor and acceptor splice sites, as well as typically 50 flanking nucleotides in the 5′ and 3′ UTR.

In cases in which a known mutation can be documented, the physician may prefer to order β-Thalassemia: HBB (Known Mutation). For testing of a prenatal specimen, please order β-Thalassemia: HBB Prenatal Test (Full Gene Sequencing).

BMG-304

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

5 business days

EDTA Blood, DNA