BetaVariants

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Beta Globin Variants
Gene:		HBB (Beta globin)
Test:		Direct mutation analysis by PCR for Hb C, E, O-Arab, D-Punjab, or other KNOWN variant as specified by the referrer.
CPT Codes:		83891 x 1; 83898 x 1; 83904 x 2; 83909 x 2; 83912 x 1 2013 CPT Code: 81404
Sensitivity:		Should be high
Cost:		$302 per individual blood sample (if testing for a known variant)
Turn Around Time:		2 to 3 weeks
Special Considerations:		We request hemoglobin electrophoresis & other relevant clinical confirmation with each sample. This test is for molecular confirmation of a known beta globin variant. If the beta globin variant is unknown or has multiple possible subtypes, please order the beta globin complete gene sequencing test.