Test Details
Methodology
Next-generation sequencing
Special Instructions
This test currently is not approved for use in New York state.
If you have questions, please call HLA customer service at 800-533-1037 for assistance in selecting the appropriate HLA test for the patient.
Ship the specimen to arrive in the laboratory between Monday and Friday.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood, bone marrow, spot cards, buccal swabs, extracted DNA
Volume
7 mL or four buccal swabs
Minimum Volume
3 mL or four buccal swabs
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or four 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 call HLA Customer Service at 800-533-1037 or email HLACS@Labcorp.com.
Collection Instructions
Standard phlebotomy procedures or follow buccal swab kit instructions
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Whole blood: >1 week Buccal swabs: >2 years |
| Frozen | Whole blood/DNA: indefinite |
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Protect from extreme heat or cold.
Causes for Rejection
Improper collection tube; mislabeled specimen
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167660 | DQA1 Illumina TE | 94495-9 | 167663 | DQA1 | 94495-9 | |
| 167660 | DQA1 Illumina TE | 94495-9 | 167664 | DQA1 | 94495-9 | |
| 167660 | DQA1 Illumina TE | 94495-9 | 167135 | HLA NGS Methodology | 49549-9 | |
| Order Code | 167660 | |||||
| Order Code Name | DQA1 Illumina TE | |||||
| Order Loinc | 94495-9 | |||||
| Result Code | 167663 | |||||
| Result Code Name | DQA1 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 94495-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 167660 | |||||
| Order Code Name | DQA1 Illumina TE | |||||
| Order Loinc | 94495-9 | |||||
| Result Code | 167664 | |||||
| Result Code Name | DQA1 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 94495-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 167660 | |||||
| Order Code Name | DQA1 Illumina TE | |||||
| Order Loinc | 94495-9 | |||||
| Result Code | 167135 | |||||
| Result Code Name | HLA NGS Methodology | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 49549-9 |