HLA-A Low Resolution

Test Code

10951

CPT Codes
81373

Preferred Specimen

14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Pediatric volumes:
0-1 year: 3 mL
1-5 years: 5 mL
5-10 years: 7 mL
>10 years: 14 mL

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in an: acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top), or sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Minimum: 4 buccal swab

Instructions

Other Acceptable sample types: For cord blood, bone marrow and peripheral blood leukocyte specimen submissions, please contact Versiti Wisconsin for collection, transport and stability instructions. Samples cannot be shipped on Saturday or the day before 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.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Whole blood (preferred)
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Buccal swab
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Received frozen • Heparinized or citrated tubes

Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction • Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 7-9 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.