HLA-DR
Test Mnemonic
HLADR
CPT Codes
- 81376 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
43290-6
Aliases
- HLA-DR Detectr
Performing Laboratory
Allogen Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mL | Whole blood | ACD A or B (Yellow) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | |
| Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probe (SSOP) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Transport WHOLE BLOOD at AMBIENT temperature. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Clinical Info
This HLA typing should not be used for transplantation. The level of resolution does not meet criteria for transplantation.