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
DPLOH
MiChart Code
HLA DPA/DPB Locus: High Resolution
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
81383 x2
Fee Code
OA014 x2
NY State Approved
No