HLA-A, B, C, DRB1 and DQ High Resolution

HLA-A, B, C, DRB1 and DQ High Resolution

Test Code

92076
81378
92076
81378
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Clinical Significance

HLA-A, B, C, DRB1 and DQ High Resolution - See available Test Resources

Test Resources

Test Guide

Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Laboratory Testing for Donors and Recipients

Test Details

Methodology

PCR-SSO

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

PCR-SSO

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube • 4 buccal swabs
Note: For cord blood, bone marrow and peripheral blood leukocyte specimen submissions, please contact BloodCenter of Wisconsin for collection, transport and stability instructions.

Minimum Volume

5 mL whole blood • 3 buccal swabs

Collection Instructions

Sample cannot be shipped on Saturday or the day before a holiday.

Adult patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, no more than 14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is required.

Pediatric patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, follow drawing instructions according to age as specified. No more than what is specified by age is required.

Pediatric volume
0-1 year: 3 mL
1-5 years: 5 mL
5-10 years: 7 mL
>10 years: 14 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood
  • Room temperature: 14 days
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: Unacceptable
  •  
  • Buccal swabs
  • Room temperature: 30 days
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Received refrigerated • Received frozen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube • 4 buccal swabs
Note: For cord blood, bone marrow and peripheral blood leukocyte specimen submissions, please contact BloodCenter of Wisconsin for collection, transport and stability instructions.
5 mL whole blood • 3 buccal swabs
Sample cannot be shipped on Saturday or the day before a holiday.

Adult patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, no more than 14 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is required.

Pediatric patients: If requesting more than one panel for HLA Transplant Testing, follow drawing instructions according to age as specified. No more than what is specified by age is required.

Pediatric volume
0-1 year: 3 mL
1-5 years: 5 mL
5-10 years: 7 mL
>10 years: 14 mL
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature
Whole blood
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Buccal swabs
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Received refrigerated • Received frozen
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in 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.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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