Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction-SSOP
Synonyms
HLA-B51 DNA Typing, HLAB51
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Blood Center of Wisconsin
Epic ID
LAB01580
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5-14 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD (yellow-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or lithium heparin (green-top) tubes are also acceptable. Note: Pediatric Volumes: 0-1 year: 3 mL; 1-5 years: 5 mL; 5-10 years: 7 mL; >10 years: 14 mL.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen; Citrated tubes
Test Volume Required
14 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients. No special paperwork needed.
CPT Codes
81374
Revised
09-12-22