HLA A A*02:01-Specific
Use
HLA A antigens may be useful in relation to certain disease states.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp, and it has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, the usual turnaround time is defined from the date of specimen pickup to when the result is released, with varying schedules and potential additional time required for confirmatory or reflex tests.
Methodology
NGS (Targeted)
Biomarkers
No genes
Gene
LOINC Codes
- 13298-5 - HLA-A
- 13298-5 - HLA-A
- 49549-9 - Ref lab test method
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Adult tube or 4 buccal swabs
Minimum Volume
Pediatric tube or 2 buccal swabs
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, blood spot card or buccal swab (non-micro)
Collection Instructions
Standard phlebotomy or follow buccal swab collection kit instructions
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature; protect from extreme heat or cold.
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; mislabeled specimen
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant