CELIAC HLA
Celiac Disease HLA DQ Assoc
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3545
Synonyms:
DQ2, DQ8
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube (preferred) or buccal swabs
Specimen Type:
Whole blood (preferred) or buccal swab
Preferred Volume:
7 mL whole blood or 4 buccal swabs
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood or 4 buccal swabs
Collection Procedure:
If submitting buccal swabs, please use the special order Buccal Swab Kit. Submit four buccal swabs in a sealed envelope.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Incorrect specimen container (tube type) or yellow top (ACD) tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
81377x2 - HLA II Type 1 Ag Equiv LR - Celiac (EAP 30250864)
Medicare and Medicare Replacement: 1 unit 81377 and Z Code ZB1MH
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (Luminex (R))