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HLA Class II Typing

Message
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Test Code
HLATII


Alias/See Also
71512


CPT Codes
82817x2

Preferred Specimen
7 mL K2EDTA whole blood (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
5 mL K2EDTA whole blood (lavender top) tube.


Instructions
Specimens collected on Friday must be delivered to Community Blood Center by noon.

HLA DR2 Antigen believed by some to be common in patients with sleep apnea. Primarily ordered by sleep clinics.


Transport Container
K2EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated


Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Specimen must be delivered to Community Blood Center before noon on Friday. 
No weekend testing.
RFOCB


Limitations
HLA DR2 antigen believed by some to be common in patients with sleep apnea.  Primarily ordered by sleep clinics.


Performing Laboratory
Community Blood Center
349 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402


Last Updated: August 4, 2022


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.