Genetic Test Details

Alpha Thalassemia

Test Information

Title
Alpha Thalassemia
Category
Hematology
Sub Category
Alpha Thalassemia
Gene/Platform/Region List
HBA1, HBA2, HBZ
Test type
Gene Panel
Samples Accepted
DNA , Blood , Cultured Cells , CVS , Amniocyte
Indications
Carrier Cascade Testing , Diagnosis , Prenatal
Test Methodology
Sequencing , CNV
Methodology Notes
Direct Exon Sequencing + MLPA
Disease/Condition
Alpha Thalassemia, Alpha thalassemia silent carrier, Alpha thalassemia minor (trait), Hemoglobin H (HbH) disease, Hemoglobin H-Constant Spring, Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis

Last Updated: June 23, 2025