Test Code HLAB HLA Typing (Solid Organ)
Synonym
- HLAB
- Hi-res HLA typing
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: ACD Yellow Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: ACD Yellow Top, Buccal Swab
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Collection Information
Collect 1 or 2 ACD yellow top tubes from transplant recipient.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 5 days
Rejected Due To
- Hemolysis
- Clotted specimens
- Frozen specimens
- Quantity not sufficient
- Inadequate swabbing of buccal swabs
- Collection date greater than 7 days prior to receipt
- Insufficient WBC count for DNA extraction
Method Description
Luminex sequence-specific oligonucleotide (SSO)
Performing Lab
Tissue Typing
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday (excludes OSU holidays)
Report Available
7 to 14 days
Reporting Name
HLA Typing (Solid Organ)
CPT Code Information
81379
81382 x6