HLA DQ2/DQ8 Genotyping (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPlus ALSS

Testing Laboratory

Waikato Hospital 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)

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 26/08/2026