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Test Code LAB1875 HLA Complete Typing BMT Recipient

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic Fairview Test Code
HLA CompleteTyping BMT Recipient LAB1875 HLA Complete LAB8213

 

Useful For/Utility

 Tissue matching of donors and recipients for transplantation, genetic counseling, disease association and drug sensitivity

Methodology

 Molecular PCR/NGS (next generation sequencing)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen:  Blood, buccal swabs.  Call the laboratory to make special arrangements (612-273-3100).

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA); Yellow (ACD, Solution A)

Specimen Volume: 5 mL (1 mL min)

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood prior to dialysis.

 Clotted specimen is not acceptable.

Additional Information: A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. This link to the Genetic Testing Consent form is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Turn Around Time:   3-5 days

Performing Laboratory

Fairview Diagnostic Laboratories Immunology  (UMMC East Bank)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT:

81378

87382 x 5

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.