Test Overview
Test Methodology
High Resolution typing (NGS)
Test Usage
Confirmatory HLA typing is conducted as a secondary test to validate the initial HLA typing results, ensuring accuracy and consistency prior to transplant procedures.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Analytic Time
3 - 10 days
Soft Order Code
HLACT/HLCTD
Synonyms
- Confirmatory Typing, Bone Marrow Transplant
- HLA Class I & II Confirmatory
Laboratory
Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics
Section
Histocompatibility
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in sufficient yellow top (ACD) solution A, EDTA, or buccal swabs. Send specimens at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Normal Volume
Full tube ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; or 4 buccal swab specimens
Minimum Volume
Full tube ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; or 4 buccal swab specimens
Storage Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples, mislabeled samples, samples that do not have the required two patient identifiers.
Billing
CPT Code
81371
Fee Code
37951
NY State Approved
No