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HLA B Typing, High Resolution
Message*Collect specimen Monday through Friday only before 1800 EST. Do not collect the day before a holiday.
Test Code
17396
Alias/See Also
LAB1276
CPT Codes
81380
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
*** EDTA (lavender-top) tube cannot be used for other testing prior to HLA testing ***
*** EDTA (lavender-top) tube cannot be used for other testing prior to HLA testing ***
Minimum Volume
2 mL • 2 buccal swabs
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube • 4 buccal swabs (COPAN hDNA Free FLOQSwabs®)
Instructions
Received within 48-72 hours of draw is preferred
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinite
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinite
Methodology
Sequencing
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by this laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Setup Schedule
Mon-fri
Report Available
4-6 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
Histocompatibility Laboratory UMASS Memorial Medical Center |
Biotech One 365 Plantation Street, Room B1-220 |
Worcester, MA 01605-2376 |