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HelpEpic Code LAB1230933 HLA Class II Disease Association
Test Name Alias
HLA CLASS II TYPING FOR DISEASE ASSOCIATION, HLA TYPING, TISSUE TYPING, HLA-DR TYPING, CIIDA, HLA-DQ TYPING
Interface Order Alias
1230933
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): 6 mL Pink Top (EDTA) or TWO 3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- Processed Specimen: Whole Blood
- Centrifuge/Spin: No
- Aliquot: No
- Do not refrigerate or freeze specimen. Maintain whole blood at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport. Transport to the Laboratory within 72 hours of collection.
- Transport: Ambient
In-Lab Processing
Maintain specimen at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) until testing.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens drawn in green, clot, or SST tubes are unacceptable and will not be tested. Unlabeled specimens will be rejected.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 72 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Frozen (-80°C): 2 years (DNA)
Test Frequency
As needed.
Results typically available within 5 business days.
Reference Range
By report.
Performing Department
Send Out to Corewell Health East
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health East Royal Oak HLA Laboratory
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
CPT
81382, 81376.
CDM Code
HC HLA CLASS II TYPING LOW RESOLUTION ONE LOCUS EA [81376 (CPT®)]
Epic Test ID
1230102602
Reviewed Date
Under Review