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HLA-DRB1 High Resolution [17393]
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This test previously performed at Blood Center of Wisconsin will now be performed at Histocompatibility Laboratory UMASS Memorial Medical Center.
This test previously performed at Blood Center of Wisconsin will now be performed at Histocompatibility Laboratory UMASS Memorial Medical Center.
Test Code
DRB1HR
Alias/See Also
17393
CPT Codes
81382
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in an ACD (yellow-top) tube or buccal swab
Instructions
Sample cannot be shipped on Saturday or the day before a holiday.
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.
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. No more than what is specified by age is required.
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.
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. No more than what is specified by age is required.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 14 days
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = Indefinite
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = Indefinite
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature less than 14 days • Received refrigerated • Received frozen • Hemolysis
Methodology
Sequencing
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 7-9 days
Performing Laboratory
Versiti Wisconsin, Inc
638 N 18 St
Milwaukee, WI 53233-2121
