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HLA B51 BEHCET'S DISEASE ASSOCIATION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1047    Geisinger Epic ID:  52113

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood preferred


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen required: 

5 mL whole blood; (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
Processing instructions: 

Do not open tube or split sample.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Whole blood (preferred): Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: Unacceptable.


Rejection criteria: 

Received frozen. Clotted.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81381
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.

Test includes: 

HLA-B51 Determination.


Methodology: 
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 12344, HLA-B51


Clinical significance: 

HLA-B51 Determination


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  01/20/2026

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