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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or 4 buccal swabs
Volume
7 mL or 4 buccal swabs
Minimum Volume
3 mL or 4 buccal swabs
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or 4 buccal swabs in a sealed envelope (buccal swab kit). If submitting buccal swabs, please use the kit provided by LabCorp. To obtain the buccal swab kit or to discuss other specimen types, please telephone 800-533-1037.
Collection
Venous blood collection or four buccal swabs
Storage Instructions
Room temperature. Protect from extreme heat or cold.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted or hemolyzed blood; insufficient DNA obtained from buccal swabs
Test Details
Use
DQA1 antigens may be correlated with certain disease states or other clinical conditions. This test is for single locus typing at intermediate resolution.
Limitations
Even with appropriate precautions, an occasional specimen may not be satisfactory for testing. In such cases, fresh specimens should be collected for retesting.
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (Luminex®)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167161 | HLA DQA1 (IR) | 167157 | DQA1 | 44728-4 | ||
| 167161 | HLA DQA1 (IR) | 167159 | DQA1 | 44728-4 | ||
| 167161 | HLA DQA1 (IR) | 167085 | Comment: | 49549-9 |
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