Test Overview
Test Methodology

Molecular Typing (NGS)

Test Usage

Disease association diagnosis. Dependent on HLA locus. Interpretive consultation available by the laboratory director by requested.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Soft Order Code
HHRB
MiChart Code
HLA High Resolution B Locus
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics
    Section
    Histocompatibility
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in sufficient yellow top (ACD) solution A or EDTA tubes. Send specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

    Alternate Specimen

    EDTA

    Normal Volume

    Full tube ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; additional specimen may be required for patients with extremely low white cell counts.

    Minimum Volume

    5 mL ACD (solution A) or 3 ml EDTA whole blood

    Storage Temperature
    Room temperature
    Rejection Criteria
    Frozen samples, mislabeled samples, samples that do not have the required two patient identifiers.
    Billing
    CPT Code
    81380
    Fee Code
    37960
    NY State Approved
    No