HLA DQ2/DQ8 (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPlus-Immunochemistry

Testing Laboratory

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HDQ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4380

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Molecular samples must be dedicated tube i.e. do not share with Haematology.

Registration

Register for MSN and place sample with a copy of the form in the Waikato Laboratory refrigerated container.

Sample Stability

8 days at 4-8°C

Synonyms

Coeliac gene testing, DQ2, DQ8

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Batched fortnightly (as per Waikato Laboratory Test Guide)

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

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