HLA-ABC Low Resolution
HLALOW
Test Summary
Low Resolution typing for Class I HLA-A,B,C loci. USA test status. This is a laboratory developed test (LDT).
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
14 mL EDTA Whole Blood (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
Indicate on specimen tube and requisition whether sample is whole blood or cord blood. Contact Client Services at 937-296-8260 if sending cord blood or DNA.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender top
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: unacceptable
Frozen: unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Refrigerated or Frozen samples
Order Code
HLALOW
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
- HLA-A
- HLA-A SE
- HLA-B
- HLA-B SE
- HLA-Bw4/6
- HLA-C
- HLA-C SE
CPT Code
81372
Billing Code
671366
CPT Statement
Methodology
PCR-rSSO, -SSP (melt curve analysis), and /or Direct DNA Sequencing
FDA Status
Not FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
638 N 18 St
Milwaukee WI, 53233
Department
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 5 -7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
14 mL EDTA Whole Blood (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Instructions
Indicate on specimen tube and requisition whether sample is whole blood or cord blood. Contact Client Services at 937-296-8260 if sending cord blood or DNA.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender top
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: unacceptable
Frozen: unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Refrigerated or Frozen samples
Result Information
Methodology
PCR-rSSO, -SSP (melt curve analysis), and /or Direct DNA Sequencing
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Report available: 5 -7 days