AutoICD API

55237-2

Laboratory

HBA2 gene c.427T>C [Presence] in Blood by Molecular genetics method

Definition

This assay detects the hemoglobin Constant Spring (CS) mutation located in the HBA2 gene on chromosome 16 at position p13.3.[NCBI ClinVar ID: 15624]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

HBA2 gene.c.427T>C

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Bld

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Molgen

Details

Class

MOLPATH.MUT

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

HBA2 c.427T>C Bld Ql

Display Name

HBA2 gene c.427T>C Molgen Ql (Bld)

Related Names

alpha-2 globinBloodGeneticsHB Constant SpringHBA2 c.427T&gtCHBA-T2HBHHemoglobin, alpha 2HeredityHeritableInheritedMolecular geneticsMolecular pathologyMOLPATHMOLPATH.MUTATIONSOrdinalPCRPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenWBWhole blood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 55237-2?

LOINC code 55237-2 identifies "HBA2 gene c.427T>C [Presence] in Blood by Molecular genetics method". This assay detects the hemoglobin Constant Spring (CS) mutation located in the HBA2 gene on chromosome 16 at position p13.3.[NCBI ClinVar ID: 15624]

What does 55237-2 measure?

This code measures HBA2 gene.c.427T>C in Bld. It belongs to the MOLPATH.MUT class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.