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HLA Class II Typing (DR, DQ and DP)

Message

Performed by HLA/Molecular Pathology Laboratory. x5791 or x5793




Test Code
T-SSO-DRB1 / -DRB345 / -DQA-DQB / -DPA-DPB


Alias/See Also
HLA-DRB1, -DRB3/4/5, DQA1/DQB1 and -DPA1/DPB1 Tissue Typing


CPT Codes
81375 & 81376(x3)

Includes
Identification of DR, DQ and -DP alleles and antigens level


Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood


Minimum Volume
2mL


Instructions
Phlebotomist must initial tube for positive identification


Transport Container
Purple Top (EDTA),  10mL draw tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Stable for 1 week refrigerated. Extracted DNA stable for 2 years at -20°C


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


Methodology
SSOP (Molecular methodology)

Setup Schedule
1x/week


Report Available
In Presidio (Teleresult)


Reference Range

N/A




Clinical Significance
HLA Tissue Typing for solid organ transplantation purposes




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.