HLA-DQA & DQB (CELIAC DISEASE)
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (CDNADQ) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 x 3 mL blood (lavender top tube) or 1 x 7 mL lavender top tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 x 3 mL or 1 x 7 mL lavender top tube |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Send immediately at room temperature. Send with completed TIL lab requisition. REQUIRES GENETIC TESTING ATTESTATION. |
| Reference Values: | DQ alpha and DQ beta alleles reported. Positive or negative for DQA1*05:01/05:05 with DQB1*02:01/02:02 (DQ2) or DQA1*03 with DQB1*03:02 (DQ8) alleles reported. |
| Lab Code: | Transplant Immunology |
| Requisition: | TIL |
| Test Frequency: | Mon-Fri |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | 7 days |
| CPT Code(s): | 81382x2 each |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |