HLA DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution

HLA DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution

Test Code

19526
81376
19526
81376
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Clinical Significance

HLA DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution - See available Test Resources

Test Details

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction-SSOP

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by this laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction-SSOP
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by this laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
*** EDTA (lavender-top) tube cannot be used for other testing prior to HLA testing ***

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube • 4 buccal swabs (COPAN hDNA Free FLOQSwabs®)

Minimum Volume

2 mL • 2 buccal swabs

Collection Instructions

Received within 48-72 hours of draw is preferred

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 14 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: Indefinite

Setup Schedule

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
*** EDTA (lavender-top) tube cannot be used for other testing prior to HLA testing ***
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube • 4 buccal swabs (COPAN hDNA Free FLOQSwabs®)
2 mL • 2 buccal swabs
Received within 48-72 hours of draw is preferred
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinite
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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