80615:CELIA GENE

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80615:CELIA GENE
Alias Names: Celiac / HLA DQ2/DQ8
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Edit Date: 4/13/2009
Performed: Monday-Friday
Released: 4-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 83891-904F / 83896-904F x72 / 83900-904F x2 / 83912-904F
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Two 4 mL lavender top tubes (EDTA).
Handling: Do not spin. Keep as whole blood. Refrigerate.
Stability: 24 hours ambient, 8 days refrigerated. Unstable frozen.
Standard Volume: 5 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 3 mL whole blood.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Celiac Genetic Assessment (HLA DQ2/DQ8) genetic testing rules out celiac disease for life with >99% certainty.
Rejection Criteria: Frozen specimen.

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