Thalasaemia DNA screen (HB electrophoresis, HBH Inclusion bodies, DNA for 5 alpha-Thalasaemia deletional mutations)

Specimen Container	EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood EDTA Adult: 2 x 3 mL Paediatric: 2 x 500 ul Patient's / Parent's consent is required. Hard copy consent required. Please do not share specimen with other labs.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Transport at room temperature on the same day of collection.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	2 weeks
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	DDRL and Haematology Lab
Contact Number	6394 1395 / 6394 1396
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	ClinGen Request General Constitutional Consent forms
Additional Information	Request form may be retrieved from website or call DNA Diagnostic and Research Lab (DDRL) @ 6394 1395 / 6394 1396.

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 08 Oct 2025