- YBGSEQ
Beta Globin (HBB) Gene Sequencing
Specimen:
Test Code
YBGSEQ
Specimen Name
Beta Globin (HBB) Gene Sequencing
Collect
1-EDTA
Also acceptable Yellow Top Tube (ACD Solution A or B)
Also acceptable Yellow Top Tube (ACD Solution A or B)
Submit
3 mLs (Min: 2 mLs) Whole Blood Refrigerated
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens; saliva, buccal brush, or swab; FFPE tissue.
Stability
Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 2 weeks; Frozen unacceptable
Methodology
Massively Parallel Sequencing
Performed
Varies
Reported
12-17 days
CPT Codes
- 81364
Components
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Additional Information
*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER Submit with Order: Patient history for Hemoglobinopathy/Thalassemia Testing and recent CBC. https://ltd.aruplab.com/api/ltd/pdf/39 https://ltd.aruplab.com/api/ltd/pdf/245
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Common Lab Definitions
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