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Versiti Test Code: 2303
Synonyms/Keywords
HLA Typing for Transplant
Specimen Requirements
| Submit 1 of the following sample types. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
| Buccal swabs | Buccal swabs | 4 swabs | 3 swabs | ||
|
Whole blood or Cord blood |
EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 14 mL | 5 mL | ||
Collection/Processing Instructions
Indicate on specimen tube and requisition whether the sample is whole blood or cord blood. Contact Versiti Lab if sending cord blood or DNA. Test requisition must state if sample is from a "recipient", "donor" or "non-transplant" draw. Send only 14 mL EDTA whole blood OR 4 buccal swabs if more than one HLA typing test is ordered. Submit samples at room temperature.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Buccal swabs OR Whole blood | Ambient | 7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Refrigerated samples |
|---|
| Frozen samples |
Reference Range Information
No reference ranges are available.
Performing Laboratory Name
Versiti Wisconsin
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 638 N. 18th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 800-245-3117 | https://www.versiti.org | 588 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versiti | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5-7 days | PCR-rSSO, -SSP (melt curve analysis), and/or Direct DNA Sequencing |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81373 | 2 | One locus each (HLA-A and B) |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81373 | 2 | One locus each (HLA-A and B) |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | HLA Typing-Recipient |
| Cerner | HLA Typing for Transplant-Blood Ctr (2303) |