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HelpTest Code Q12343 HLA-A29 Determination
Epic Test ID
12312149
Test Synonyms
12343
Birdshot Retinopathy
BCR
Chorioretinopathy
Retinochoroiditis
Vitiliginous choroiditis
Uveitis
BSRC
Collection Requirements
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Testing
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Acceptable: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (pink-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume: 3 mL whole blood
Collection Instructions: Do not open tube or split sample.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Submission Container/Tube: Original Tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume: 3 mL whole blood
Transport: Ambient
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen unacceptable, Refrigerated 7 days, Ambient 7 days
Turnaround time: 8 to 11 days
Rejection Criteria: Clotted specimen
Day(s) performed: Daily
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Venous
Blood, Mixed Venous (Cental Line)
Blood, Arterial
Blood, Peripheral Line
Blood, Central Line
Specimen Tube Description
Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Performing Lab
Quest
Section
Quest
CPT Code
81381
EAP
LAB3928