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HLA-DQ TYPING FOR NARCOLEPSY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2487    Geisinger Epic ID:  45098

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube (minimum 3ml)


Special notes: 

If submitted with any other tests, please submit separate tube for this test. Do not open tube or split sample.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen: Unacceptable.


Rejection criteria: 

Frozen specimens unacceptable. Clotted.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81383
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification/Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (PCR-SSO)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 12342


Review Date:  07/01/2025

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