Test Code Billings Clinic: 1917 Quest:16773 HLA A29 Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy
Performing Laboratory
Histocompatibility Laboratory UMASS Memorial Medical Center |
Biotech One 365 Plantation Street, Room B1-220 |
Worcester, MA 01605-2376 |
Useful For
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by this laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction-SSOP
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s)
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
*** EDTA (lavender-top) tube cannot be used for other testing prior to HLA testing ***
Storage/Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: Indefinite
LOINC Code Information
49549-9
CPT Code
81374