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HLA-DRB3/4/5 High Resolution Typing (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | Yes |
| Test code | ILDDX |
| Test group | HLA Typing |
| Performed by | Immunogenetics & Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Molecular –SSP/SBT |
| Collection Instructions | Fill ACD tube completely. Obtain ACD tube from Specimen Receiving. If collected with other high resolution typings, collect 2 yellow top tubes. Collect additional samples if blood count is low. For other specimens, contact ITL at 6-3387. Print out and submit an ITL Requisition with the sample. Click here for Form |
| Container type | Yellow top (ACD) |
| Amount to Collect | 8.5 mL blood |
| Sample type | ACD anticoagulated whole blood; contact ITL at 6-3887 for other specimens such as amniotic fluid, bone marrow aspirate, buccal mucosa, cord blood, cultured cells, DNA, whole blood spotted on filter paper, etc. |
| Preferred volume | 8.5 mL blood; for other specimens, contact ITL at 6-3887 |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL blood; for other specimens, contact ITL at 6-3887 |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | WBC count too low (<1,000) |
| Processing notes | Keep sample at Room Temperature, DO NOT refrigerate or centrifuge. For other specimens, contact ITL at 6-3387. |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | If kept at ambient temperature, can be good for >72 hours |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday – Friday. Expected TAT for routine test is < 11 working days. |
| CPT coding | 81382 |
| Last Updated | 5/15/2013 10:01:44 AM |
| Entry Number | 1414 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667