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Test Code HLACT HLA Confirmatory Typing

Synonym

  • HLACTT
  • BMT confirmatory HLA typing
  • BMT recipient verification HLA typing

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Buccal Swab
Acceptable Container/Tube: Buccal Swab, ACD Yellow Top
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 4 mL

Specimen Collection Information

Swab inside of cheek for 30-60 seconds. Let swab air-dry completely before placing in tube. 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 Confirmatory Typing

CPT Code Information

81370