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Test Code 1694339448 HLA Class II (DRB1,DRB345,DQA1,DQB1,DPA1,DPB1) 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

81382   HLA - DRB1 High Resolution Typing

81382   HLA - DRB3 High Resolution Typing

81382   HLA - DRB4 High Resolution Typing

81382   HLA - DRB5 High Resolution Typing

81382    HLA - DQA1 High Resolution Typing

81382    HLA - DQB1 High Resolution Typing

81382    HLA - DPA1 High Resolution Typing

81382    HLA - DPB1 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