HLA DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution
Test Code
19526
81376
Clinical Significance
HLA DRB3,4,5 Low Resolution - See available Test Resources
Test Resources
Test Details
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 ***
*** 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
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinite