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
Blood, DNA, Cultured Cells, Amniocyte, CVS
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing, Prenatal
Test Methodology
CNV, Sequencing
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: November 26, 2025