Update Type: Test Methodology Changed
Test Updated: 03/19/2025
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Dosage Analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)/Luminex Technology

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Batched 2 times per week
Analytic Time

8 - 14 days

Soft Order Code
MAGDD
MiChart Code
Alpha-Globin Gene Analysis
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo AGDD
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in lav or ACD tube and send to Specimen processing ambient as whole blood. Specimen must be received at Mayo within 96 hours. Send specimen in original container.

    Alternate Specimen
    Any anticoagulant is acceptable. Specimens will be evaluated at Mayo before possibly being rejected.
    Normal Volume
    3 mL whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    1 mL whole blood
    Storage Temperature
    Ambient preferred, refrigerated acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    81269
    NY State Approved
    No