CELIAC HLA
Celiac Disease HLA DQ Assoc
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3545
Synonyms:
DQ2, DQ8
CELI
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Yellow top (ACD Solution A or B)
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood ACD-A
Preferred Volume:
6 mL
Alternate Specimens:
Whole Blood ACD-B
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
CPT Codes:
81377x2 - HLA II Type 1 Ag Equiv LR - Celiac (EAP 30250864)
Medicare and Medicare Replacement: 1 unit 81377 and Z Code ZB1MH
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
4-9 Days
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probe (SSO)