Private Alpha Thalassaemia - multiplex PCR for common large deletions Test London
Alpha Thalassaemia - multiplex PCR for common large deletions for accurate detection of infections and guide treatment.
Alpha Thalassaemia - multiplex PCR for common large deletions
Test fee £320 + £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)
- Results in 3 weeks"
- UKAS accredited laboratory
- Professional phlebotomy service
- Confidential results portal
Or call 020 7183 0692
Pay at clinic on the day of your appointment
Alpha Thalassaemia – Multiplex PCR for Common Deletions in London
Alpha Thalassaemia multiplex PCR for common large deletions is available at Wimpole Street Medical and Dental, our clinic in Marylebone, London W1G. This test is priced at £320. A £50 phlebotomy fee applies per visit for blood collection. It requires a venous blood sample, and results are typically available within 3 weeks.
Alpha thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by deletions or mutations in the alpha-globin genes (HBA1 and HBA2) on chromosome 16. This multiplex PCR test detects the most common large deletions that remove one or both alpha-globin genes, accounting for the majority of alpha thalassaemia cases worldwide.
Who Should Consider Alpha Thalassaemia Deletion Testing?
Individuals of Southeast Asian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or African descent with microcytic anaemia not explained by iron deficiency. Those with a raised HbH inclusion body test or abnormal haemoglobin electrophoresis. Couples planning a family where one or both partners are from high-prevalence populations, to assess the risk of Haemoglobin Bart hydrops fetalis (a lethal condition caused by deletion of all four alpha-globin genes).
Alpha thalassaemia carrier states (one or two gene deletions) are usually clinically silent or cause mild anaemia. HbH disease (three gene deletions) causes moderate anaemia requiring monitoring. Homozygous alpha-zero thalassaemia (four gene deletions) is incompatible with life. Carrier testing has important implications for reproductive planning.
A trained nurse collects the blood sample by standard venepuncture at our clinic on Wimpole Street, a short walk from Bond Street and Oxford Circus stations. No GP referral is required, book online or call 020 7183 0692.
Infection Detection
Accurate infection testing helps diagnose and guide effective treatment.
- Active symptoms
- Exposure concerns
- Travel health
- Pre-procedure screening
- Contact tracing
- Recovery monitoring
Your Appointment, Step by Step
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22 Wimpole Street, near Bond Street & Oxford Circus
Sample Taken by a Nurse
A brief, gentle blood draw, around 5 minutes
Report Delivered Securely
Results in 3 weeks"
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Find Us in Marylebone
In the heart of London's Harley Street medical district, moments from Oxford Street
Address
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental
22 Wimpole Street
Marylebone
London W1G 8GQ
Getting Here
- Short walk from Bond Street station (Elizabeth, Central & Jubilee lines)
- Oxford Circus (Victoria, Central & Bakerloo lines) also nearby
Opening Hours (from 1 October 2026)
- Monday, Wednesday9am - 6pm
- Tuesday, Thursday9am - 8pm
- Friday8am - 5pm
- Saturday10am - 4pm
- SundayClosed
Contact
Arrange Your Test in Marylebone
You won't need a GP referral, simply reserve a slot online and visit us at 22 Wimpole Street. Your report follows within 3 weeks".
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Meet Our Medical Team
Our experienced medical team is fully qualified and registered with the GMC and NMC, delivering safe, high-quality care in line with the highest professional standards.
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At Wimpole Street Medical & Dental, our clinicians are registered with the relevant UK regulatory bodies, including the GDC, GMC and NMC. Our dentists, dental nurses and medical professionals deliver care that meets the highest clinical, safety and ethical standards, because our patients deserve nothing less.
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