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Test Code
DQ28
Test Name
DQ2/8 Disease Association, Celiac Disease Screening
CPT Codes
81376 X 2
Included Tests
  • DQ2 Antigen Result (positive/negative)
  • DQ8 Antigen Result (positive/negative)
  • DQa5 Antigen Result (positive/negative)
  • Interpretation Comment
Expected Turnaround Time
7 - 10 business days
Clinical Utility

Used to assess genetic predisposition to celiac disease
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container: Pale Yellow Top (ACD)

Desired Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 1 mL
Processing and Submission Instructions

Do not centrifuge or aliquot.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Frozen

Do not freeze.
Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted
  • Broken tube
Methodology
Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide (Sso)
Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital
Alternate Names
  • DQ2/8 Disease Association
  • Celiac Disease Genotyping
  • Celiac Disease Screening
  • HLA Test for Celiac
  • Celiac HLA
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays
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