Ordering Guidance

This test should be ordered if both human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Class I and Class II results are wanted for disease association.

If only needing patient's HLA Class I typing for disease association, order 1DIS / Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA)-A-B-C Disease Association Typing Low Resolution, Blood.

If only needing patient's HLA Class II typing for disease association, order 2DIS / Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA)-DR-DQ Disease Association Typing Low Resolution, Blood.

Specimen Required

Container/Tube: Yellow top (ACD solution A or B)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Additional Information: Specimen acceptability is based on extracted DNA concentration and not sample age.