HLA-A29 Determination
Test Summary
Test for disease associated with HLA-A29 allele which may be present in Birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR).
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
14 mL whole blood collected in a lavender top tube
Minimum Volume
5 mL blood, 3 buccal swabs
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: N/A
- Frozen: N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
4 buccal swabs
Unacceptable Specimens
Received frozen • Heparinized or citrated tubes
Order Code
HLAA29
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6052
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 81374
Billing Code
- 610000
CPT Statement
Methodology
PCR-rSSO, -SSP (melt curve analysis), and/or Direct DNA Sequencing
FDA Status
These tests were developed and their performance characteristics were determined by BloodCenter of Wisconsin. They have not been cleared by the FDA. However, this approval is not required.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Versiti Wisconsin, Inc
638 N 18 St
Milwaukee WI, 53233
638 N 18 St
Milwaukee WI, 53233
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 5 - 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
14 mL whole blood collected in a lavender top tube
Minimum Volume
5 mL blood, 3 buccal swabs
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: N/A
- Frozen: N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
4 buccal swabs
Unacceptable Specimens
Received frozen • Heparinized or citrated tubes
Result Information
Methodology
PCR-rSSO, -SSP (melt curve analysis), and/or Direct DNA Sequencing
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 5 - 7 days