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HelpEpic Code LAB1230936 HLA-A29 Genotyping (Birdshot Chorioretinopathy)
Test Name Alias
HLA-A29, BIRDSHOT CHORIORETINOPATHY, BIRDSHOT UVEITIS, POSTERS UVEITIS, HLA DISEASE ASSOCIATION
Quick Collect
+WB/A
Invert several times to mix well.
Shipping/Handling Instructions: 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.
Specimen Type
Blood
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: One Yellow-top ACD tube OR one Pink-top OR two Lavender-top EDTA tube.
Invert several times to mix well.
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
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.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: Whole blood at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F).
Rejection Criteria
- Unlabeled specimens.
- Specimens drawn in clot, SST, or Sodium Heparin tubes.
In-Lab Processing
Maintain specimen at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) until testing.
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
Interpretation
By report.
Performing Department
HLA
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Royal Oak HLA Laboratory
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
CPT
81373, 81372
CDM Code
CDM
Epic Test ID
1230102605
Reviewed Date
Under Review