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| 90821:HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN (HLA) ANTIBODY TYPING | |||||||||
| Alias Names: | HLA Ab / HLA ABC Locus | ||||||||
| Methodology: | Serological | ||||||||
| Edit Date: | 2/22/2010 | ||||||||
| Performed: | Monday-Saturday | ||||||||
| Released: | 24 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. | ||||||||
| CPT Code: | 86813-90 x2 | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Details | |||||||||
| Collection: | Three 7.5 mL lavender top tubes (EDTA). | ||||||||
| Handling: | Keep as whole blood. Keep ambient. Include patient’s name, date of birth, sex, diagnosis, WBC count, and donor’s name. | ||||||||
| Standard Volume: | 15 mL whole blood. | ||||||||
| Minimum Volume: | 10 mL whole blood. | ||||||||
| Transport: | Ambient. | ||||||||
| Comments: | For bone marrow workup, order both this test and HLA DR Typing (85591) | ||||||||
| Rejection Criteria: | Specimen more than 4 days from collection to testing; refrigerated or frozen specimen.
This test may require insurance company prior authorization before ordering.
Please check the prior authorization list . Failure to gain preauthorization may result in denial of coverage. |
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