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Test Directory HLA-B51 Determination

HLA-B51 Determination

Test Summary

Test for disorders associated with HLA-B51 allele such as Behcet Disease (BD).

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

14 mL whole blood collected in a lavender top tube. Pediatric volume:
0-1 year: 3 mL
1-5 years: 5 mL
5-10 years: 7 mL
>10 years: 14 mL

Minimum Volume

5 mL whole 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

HLAB51

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6053

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

81374

Billing Code

610001

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; Report available: 5 - 7 days