Sickle Cell
Anemia / Hemoglobin C Disease
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| Gene: |
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HBB (Beta globin) |
| Test: |
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Direct mutation analysis by DNA
sequencing
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CPT Codes:
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83891 x 1
83898 x 1
83904 x 2
83909 x 2
83912 x 1
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| Sensitivity: |
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Detects
all Hb S and Hb C alleles
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| Cost: |
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$302 per individual blood sample Prenatal testing for Sickle
Cell Anemia is $841. Mother's blood is required
for maternal cell contamination studies.
Hemoglobin electrophoresis reports are required
from both parents.
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| Turn
Around Time: |
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Blood:
2 to 3 weeks
Prenatal: Up to 2 weeks
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| Special
Considerations: |
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We require hemoglobin
electrophoresis results be sent with the sample.
If
prenatal:
Submission of parental blood is strongly
encouraged with prenatal samples to confirm
sickle cell status. Please speak with the
laboratory genetic counselor for prices and CPT
codes
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Link to
Sample Requirements
Link to Requisition and
Billing forms
Link to clinical information on Sickle Cell Anemia.
Link to Patient and Family
Page for general resources on genetic testing.
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