Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probe Hybridization
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Mon-Fri
Standard TAT
3-7 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Collection Instructions
Also acceptable Pink (K2EDTA) or Yellow (ACD Solution A or B) tubes
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 hours, Refrigerated=1 week, Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Green top tube
Test Volume Required
5 mL
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL
Included Tests
Test will report HLA Class II Locus DRB1* Allele 1, HLA Class II Locus DRB1* Allele 2 and HLA-DR Genotyping Interpretation.
Comments
For immunization/vaccination trials or to aid in the clinical diagnosis of diseases strongly associated with the HLA-DR locus. Insurance authorization required for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81382
Initials
CAS 5/1/25