Lab Test Dictionary

Celiac Disease (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8) Genotyping (2005018) (Back-Up Only)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fluorescence Monitoring

Synonyms

HLA Celiac; DQ2; DQ8; HLA Celiac Disease Testing; HLA DQ; HLA genotyping for Celiac Disease; HLA-DQ; HLA-DQ2; HLA-DQ8; HLA-DQA1*05, HLA-DQB1*02; Celiac Genetics; Celiac PLUS

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

ARUP

Epic ID

Other Genetic Test

Lab Test Days

Varies

Standard TAT

12 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-3 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Yellow ACD Solution A/B is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

3 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Complete an ARUP requisiton and submit with specimen room temp or refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.

Included Tests

HLA-DQA1*05, HLA-DQB1*02, and HLA-DQB1*03:02

Comments

Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.