HLA-A
Test Mnemonic
HLAA
CPT Codes
- 81380 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
57290-9
Performing Laboratory
Allogen Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sequence based typing, PCR |
Reference Range
Special Info
Transport WHOLE BLOOD at AMBIENT temperature. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Clinical Info
High resolution HLA antigen typing for disease associations or initial screening prior to enrollment in a transplant program