HLA Patient Typing Low/High Resolution

Message

Performed at BUMCT

Test Code

HLAP

CPT Codes
81370 (ZB4DZ), 81382 (ZB1RI), 81378 (ZB4DY), 81371 (ZB4DU)

Preferred Specimen

Draw (2) 10 ml Yellow ACD A tubes - Whole Blood

Minimum Volume

10 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

EDTA tubes - Whole blood

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis

Methodology
NGS - Next Generation Sequencing, SSP-PCR

Clinical Significance

Determine the Patient’s HLA Typing results for Solid Organ or Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation, or Platelet Support.

Performing Laboratory
BUMCT

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.