Transplant consideration, transfusion support, and/or HLA antibody interpretation. Depending on the sample (patient or donor), loci tested can include high, medium, and/or low resolution typing for HLA-A, B, C, DPA1, DPB1, DQA1, DQB1, DRB1 and DRB345.
Order Comments
Only DNA isolated from CLIA-certified laboratories or laboratories meeting equivalent requirements as determined by the CAP and/or the CMS is accepted for testing.
Samples must be received M-F by 1 PM. Samples received after this time will be stored and processed the next business day.
Specimen Label Name
HLA Typing
Specimen Collection and Handling
Acceptable Specimen Type(s): Blood Specimen Container: Yellow Top Tub (ACD) Preferred Sample Volume: 17 mL Minimum Sample Volume: 3 mL, call HLA, ext. 3526
If there are blood draw limitations for babies or small children, one 10 ml ACD tube (8.5 ml draw) or one 3 ml ACD tube (2.5 ml draw) should be sufficient, as long as the individual's WBC is ≥ 1.0. In these cases, please call the HLA Laboratory at extension 3526.
For previously transplanted patients, peripheral blood may show mixed chimerism. Collect buccal swabin these cases.
Blood specimens should not be collected from patients who have recently received chemotherapy or granulocyte transfusions, have a high wbc/leukemic burden, or have been previously transplanted. In these cases, collect a buccal swab sample.
Keep Specimen at Room Temperature prior to sending to Laboratory Support.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
13 days
Performing Lab
Pathology
Performing Lab Contact Information
HLA Extension 3526
Collection Allowed for Lab Draw Station?
Yes
Collection Allowed for St. Jude Home Care?
Yes
Methodology
Typing is derived from one or more of the following DNA techniques (NGS, SSO, SSP, and Real-time PCR).
CPT Codes
81378, 81382 x3
Performing Lab
Pathology
Specimen Preparation
Samples received after hours should be refrigerated at 2-8°C and sent to the HLA Lab the next business morning. See After Hours policy.
Ordering/Specimen Collection
Ordering Recommendations
Transplant consideration, transfusion support, and/or HLA antibody interpretation. Depending on the sample (patient or donor), loci tested can include high, medium, and/or low resolution typing for HLA-A, B, C, DPA1, DPB1, DQA1, DQB1, DRB1 and DRB345.
Order Comments
Only DNA isolated from CLIA-certified laboratories or laboratories meeting equivalent requirements as determined by the CAP and/or the CMS is accepted for testing.
Samples must be received M-F by 1 PM. Samples received after this time will be stored and processed the next business day.
Specimen Label Name
HLA Typing
Specimen Collection and Handling
Acceptable Specimen Type(s): Blood Specimen Container: Yellow Top Tub (ACD) Preferred Sample Volume: 17 mL Minimum Sample Volume: 3 mL, call HLA, ext. 3526
If there are blood draw limitations for babies or small children, one 10 ml ACD tube (8.5 ml draw) or one 3 ml ACD tube (2.5 ml draw) should be sufficient, as long as the individual's WBC is ≥ 1.0. In these cases, please call the HLA Laboratory at extension 3526.
For previously transplanted patients, peripheral blood may show mixed chimerism. Collect buccal swabin these cases.
Blood specimens should not be collected from patients who have recently received chemotherapy or granulocyte transfusions, have a high wbc/leukemic burden, or have been previously transplanted. In these cases, collect a buccal swab sample.
Keep Specimen at Room Temperature prior to sending to Laboratory Support.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
13 days
Performing Lab
Pathology
Performing Lab Contact Information
HLA Extension 3526
Collection Allowed for Lab Draw Station?
Yes
Collection Allowed for St. Jude Home Care?
Yes
Result Interpretation
Methodology
Typing is derived from one or more of the following DNA techniques (NGS, SSO, SSP, and Real-time PCR).
Administrative
CPT Codes
81378, 81382 x3
Performing Lab
Pathology
Internal Laboratory Processing
Specimen Preparation
Samples received after hours should be refrigerated at 2-8°C and sent to the HLA Lab the next business morning. See After Hours policy.
