Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification, Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes
Synonyms
HLAB51
Specimen Type
blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 days, Refrigerated=7 days, Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
HLA B51 Behcet's Disease Association - This syndrome due to multisystem chronic inflammatory disease of blood vessels has variable presentation of recurrent mouth ulcers, genital ulcers, inflammation of the eye (Uveitis), and gastrointestinal symptoms. HLA-B*51:02 shows the strongest association with the disease, but it is not diagnostic. The disease distribution is worldwide but clusters in the area that extends from Eastern Asia to the Mediterranean region (Silk Route disease). Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients. No special paperwork needed.
CPT Codes
81381
Revised
10/23/25