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MLPA (Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification) for α-Globin cluster
Clinical Genetic Test
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Hemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000561276.1
INHERITED DISEASEHEMATOLOGYDYSMORPHOLOGY ... View more
Registered in GTR: 2018-07-17
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Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-08-14 LinkOut
At a Glance
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Screening
Conditions (5): Help
Triplicated/deleted globin genes; Hemoglobin Bart hydrops syndrome; Hemoglobin H disease more...
Genes (3): Help
HBA1 (16p13.3); HBE1 (11p15.4); HBZ (16p13.3)
Methods (1): Help
Molecular Genetics - Deletion/duplication analysis: Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
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Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) is an assay designed to …
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Ordering Information
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Hemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory
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Test short name: Help
MLPA
Manufacturer's name: Help
MRC-Holland
Specimen Source: Help
  • Buffy coat
  • Dried blood spot (DBS) card
  • Fetal blood
  • Isolated DNA
  • Peripheral (whole) blood
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  • Health Care Provider
Contact Policy: Help
Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.
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Order URL
Test service: Help
Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously
Result interpretation
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Manufactured (research use only; not FDA-reviewed)
Informed consent required: Help
Decline to answer
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
Decline to answer
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
Decline to answer
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 5
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 3
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
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Test method Help
Instrument *
Deletion/duplication analysis
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
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Clinical Information
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Diagnosis; Screening
Target population: Help
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) is an assay designed to detect copy number changes (deletions and duplications) in α-Globin gene cluster.
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Clinical validity, Clinical utility, What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS?, Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge?, Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes?, Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?, Sample negative report, Sample positive report
Technical Information
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
greater than 99%
Proficiency testing (PT):
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No
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Test Confirmation, Assay limitations, Description of internal test validation method, Citations for Analytical validity, PT Provider, Description of PT method, Major CAP category, CAP category, CAP test list
Regulatory Approval
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Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
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