Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal Test
Test Name: Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal Test
Components: Sterile container / Sterile Normal Saline Container / EDTA Vacutainer (2ml)
Price: 1450.0 AED
Sample Condition: Amniotic fluid / Chorionic villi / Cord blood
Report Delivery: 3-4 days
Method: End Point PCR
Test Type: Genetics
Doctor: General Physician
Test Department: Pre Test Information
Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal Test can be done with a doctor’s prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planning to travel abroad.
Test Details
Beta thalassemia screening is a prenatal test used to detect the presence of beta thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder. Beta thalassemia is characterized by reduced or absent production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
During the screening, a sample of the mother’s blood is taken and analyzed for the presence of specific genetic mutations associated with beta thalassemia. This can be done through various methods, such as DNA analysis or hemoglobin electrophoresis.
The screening is typically recommended for individuals of certain ethnic backgrounds, such as those of Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, or African descent, as these populations have a higher risk of carrying the beta thalassemia gene.
If the screening indicates a high risk of beta thalassemia in the fetus, further diagnostic tests, such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis.
Early detection of beta thalassemia during pregnancy allows for appropriate medical management and counseling. Treatment options may include blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and, in severe cases, stem cell transplantation.
| Test Name | Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal Test |
|---|---|
| Components | Sterile container / Sterile Normal Saline Container / EDTA Vacutainer (2ml) |
| Price | 1450.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | Amniotic fluid \/ Chorionic villi \/ Cord blood |
| Report Delivery | 3-4 days |
| Method | End Point PCR |
| Test type | Genetics |
| Doctor | General Physician |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal] can be done with a Doctors prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planing to travel abroad. |
| Test Details |
Beta thalassemia screening is a prenatal test used to detect the presence of beta thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder. Beta thalassemia is characterized by reduced or absent production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. During the screening, a sample of the mother’s blood is taken and analyzed for the presence of specific genetic mutations associated with beta thalassemia. This can be done through various methods, such as DNA analysis or hemoglobin electrophoresis. The screening is typically recommended for individuals of certain ethnic backgrounds, such as those of Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, or African descent, as these populations have a higher risk of carrying the beta thalassemia gene. If the screening indicates a high risk of beta thalassemia in the fetus, further diagnostic tests, such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis. Early detection of beta thalassemia during pregnancy allows for appropriate medical management and counseling. Treatment options may include blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and, in severe cases, stem cell transplantation. |
