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RESULT
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Test Name :
Alpha Thalassemia, Blood
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Order Code :
ATHAL
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Specimen Type:
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Whole Blood
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Container Type:
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Lavender-top tube (EDTA)
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Required Volume:
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4 mL
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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2 mL
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Methodology:
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Standard Run Times:
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Varies
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Turnaround Time:
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7-14 days
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Special Handling:
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Transport at Room Temperature
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CPT Codes:
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81257
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Stacked CPT Codes :
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83891, 83894, 83900, 83901 x 5, 83912, 83896 x 2, 83898
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Z codes :
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ZB896
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Cerner codes :
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Alpha Thalassemia PCR
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Department:
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Molecular Pathology
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