High Resolution Typing HLA-B
| Indications | Diagnostic Testing or Contract HLA typing |
| Method | Molecular |
| Test Information | HLA-B alleles present in an individual are identified at the high resolution level; unresolved ambiguities in allele assignment are reported. |
| Sample Requirements | Anticoagulated Blood ACD (yellow top, solution A or B) OR DNA (with concentration greater than 20ng/ul and purity 1.7 – 1.9) OR Isolated Nucleated Cells |
| Requested Volume | One 7-10 ml ACD (yellow top) tube OR 200ul of DNA OR 5 million nucleated cells |
| Shipping Information | Send sample at ambient temperature (blood, non-frozen DNA, non-frozen nucleated cells), or if cryopreserved (DNA, nucelated cells), keep frozen.
Send samples to: For additional information please see Ordering Information |
| Requisition Form | RFT- Immunogenetics/HLA and Platelet Immunology Labs |
| Transaction Code | 3915-11 |
| CPT Codes | 81380 |
| Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 7 business days |
| Report/ Results | Faxed or emailed based on institution preference |