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FAMILY GENOTYPE CLASS I CPT Code: 86813 Test Order Mnemonic: GEN I, GENX I Synonyms: Family Genotype HLA-ABC Test Includes: Genotype assignment of patient and family members Applies To: Transplantation, disease association Lab: Tissue Antigen Lab (TAL) Request Form: TAL charge slip Patient Preparation: Predialysis Collection: Routine venipuncture Storage Instructions: Deliver immediately to lab at room temperature, do not refrigerate Causes for Rejection: Sample more than 72 hours old, incorrect tube or label, insufficient white cell count, poor cell viability Availability: Samples can be delivered to the Tissue Antigen Laboratory, Room2.810, Rebecca Sealy Hospital, Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 5:30 PM. Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 days; STAT: 8 hours Special Instructions: Schedule 24 hours in advance. The request form must contain the following information: patient name, UH #, physician's name, route, and extension. Specimen: Blood Volume: 10 mL blood (with normal white cell count) Minimum Volume: 8 mL blood (with normal white cell count) Container: Yellow-topped tube (acid citrate dextrose) Reference Ranges: 0, 1, or 2 haplotype match Revised/reviewed 07/25/2008 by D. Partlow |
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