PCR for Thalassaemia and Xmn-I Genotyping
Genetic analysis for thalassaemia mutations is done by PCR. The test may be required for several reasons including:
- Diagnosis in previously transfused patients
- Silent thalassaemia alleles
- Distinction between structural variants
- Thalassaemia intermedia
- α-thalassaemia
- β-Thalassaemia carriers in certain situations
- Rare thalassaemias
Samples required:
GRC offers cost-effective testing for β-Thalassaemia mutations and Xmn-I genotyping. We require 2 ml blood in EDTA. The sample may be collected at GRC or any remote location and dispatched to GRC within 24 hours of collection.
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