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Test Code
HLABX
Test Name
HLA B Antigen, Other, Low Resolution
CPT Codes
81373
Included Tests

HLA-B* Low Resolution Antigen Typing with Serologic Equivalent
Expected Turnaround Time
10 days
Clinical Utility

Low Resolution HLA-B locus antigen typing for non renal/non pancreas use
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: 0.4mL
Processing and Submission Instructions

Do not centrifuge or aliquot.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.  
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

Deliver to HLA lab within 24 hours.

Refrigerated

Do not refrigerate.

Frozen

Do not freeze.
Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted
  • Broken tube
Methodology
Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide (Sso)
Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital
Alternate Names
  • HLA-B Antigen Typing, Other, Low Resolution for Non-Renal/non-Pancreas Patients and Donors.
  • HLA-B Disease Association (other than B57 for Abacavir Hypersensitivity [HLA57] and B27 for Ankylosing Spondylitis [FLB27])
  • HLA-B51
  • HLA-B5
  • HLA-B57 and B27 for Psoriatic Arthritis
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays
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