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HLA Panel
Test Code901644
CPT Codes
81375, 81376<br>Restricted Client Code
Includes
HLA-DR/DQ Low Resolution
HLA-DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution
HLA-DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution
Preferred Specimen
14 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in ACD (yellow-top) tube
Instructions
Samples cannot be shipped on Saturday or the day before a holiday.
For Adult patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, no more than 14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is required.
For Pediatric patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, follow drawing instructions according to age as specified below. No more than what is specified by age is required.
Pediatric volume:
0-1 year: 3 mL
1-5 years: 5 mL
5-10 years: 7 mL
>10 years: 14 mL
For Adult patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, no more than 14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is required.
For Pediatric patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, follow drawing instructions according to age as specified below. No more than what is specified by age is required.
Pediatric volume:
0-1 year: 3 mL
1-5 years: 5 mL
5-10 years: 7 mL
>10 years: 14 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received frozen • Heparinized or citrated tubes
Methodology
PCR followed by Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 9 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
