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Test Code 1694339447 HLA Class I (ABC) Multiple and Single Locus Typing DNA-PCR and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Blood

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Molecular Based Typing

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Blood

Container/Tube:  10 mL Pink or Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume:   ADULT/CHILDREN -Full tube (10 mL)   INFANT- 2-3 mL minimum

Additional Information:  Family groups being typed must be scheduled at least 5 days in advance.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81380   HLA - A High Resolution Typing

81380   HLA - B High Resolution Typing

81380   HLA - C High Resolution Typing

Reference Values

Possibility of 2 alleles at each locus.  Alleles present are reported.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH HLA Laboratory