HLA Single Antigen Type Allele, Class II, Donor or Recipient
| Abbrev Code: | HLASA2 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6571 | Order Name: | HLA Single Antigen Allele Class II |
| Order Instructions: | If this test is being added on, comment ADD-ON in the Comment field when placing a normal order in Epic. | ||
| Synonyms: | High Resolution Typing; Histocompatibility Testing; HLA Typing; Human Leukocyte Antigen Test; HLA Drug Sensitivity; DQB1*06:02; DQB1-0602; DQB1-06:02; DQ*06; DQ06; DR15; DR2; Narcolepsy, Single Locus HLA Class II Typing | ||
| Methodology: | Molecular PCR/NGS (next generation sequencing)/RT-PCR/SSO | ||
| CPT Codes: | 81375 x1, 81382 x1, 81382 x1, 81376 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Molecular definition of Class I/II Allele specificities, including genetic risk alleles for narcolepsy or other diseases as requested. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. This link to the Genetic Testing Consent form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood, buccal swabs. Amniotic cells or chorionic villus cells may also be used in this assay. Call the laboratory to make special arrangements (612-273-3100). |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
| Causes for Rejection: | Clotted specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Immunology (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Use: | Tissue matching of donors and recipients for transplantation, genetic counseling, disease association and drug sensitivity. |
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