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BETA THALASSEMIA SEQUENCING, AMNIOTIC FLUID

Test Code: FBTHSQ
Description: Beta Thalassemia Sequencing. This test is indicated for individuals suspected of having beta-thalassemia. The DNA sequencing assay covers the entire region (exons 1, 2, and 3 and intronic segments). The obtained sequence is compared to the globin database (http://globin.cse.psu.edu/) to identify all known mutations and polymorphisms.

 
 


 
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