HLA A, B, C and DR/DQ complete typing

Alphabetical Test listing

HLA A, B, C and DR/DQ complete typing-2614

Test name:

Test number:

2614

Excellian order number:

LAB2614

Abbreviation:

HLD

Alternate names:

HLA complete typing
HLA typing
NGSSOD, NGSSOR, NGSBMD, NGSBMR

Useful for:

Molecular definition of all Class I/II HLA antigen specificities
Initial screening prior to transplant enrollment ONLY

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD-A whole blood (for immunocompromised patients ONLY)

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD-A

For immunocompromised patients only

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD-A

Required forms/information:

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 3 to 5 days

Reason for rejection:

Clotted specimen

Performing lab:

M Health Fairview Reference Laboratories

Solid organ: (LAB8214-donor, LAB8215-recipient): R-NX
Bone Marrow (LAB8212-donor, LAB8213-recipient): R-NX

TAT:

10 days

Method:

Molecular PCR/NGS (next generation sequencing)

Reference ranges:

See report

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

81378
81382 x 5

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

Other billing information:

Medical necessity

Molecular Medicare billing request

Date created:

06/27/2016

Revised date:

05/15/2024

Review date:

10/04/2023