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Celiac Disease HLA DQ Association Blood Test

The celiac disease HLA DQ association blood test is used in support of the diagnosis of celiac disease.

Sample Report

Test Code: 167082

CPT Code: 81377, 81383

Also Known As: Disease Association Testing; HLA DQ2; HLA DQ8; HLA Typing; DQ2; DQ8

Methodology:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (Luminex®)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

7-9 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.


Test Code: 17135

CPT Code: 81382(x2), 81376(x2)

Also Known As: Disease Association Testing; HLA DQ2; HLA DQ8; HLA Typing; DQ2; DQ8

Methodology:

Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification followed by Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (PCR-SSO)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

7-9 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

More than 95% of celiac patients are positive for either DQ2 or DQ8; however, these antigens may also be present in patients who do not have celiac disease.

 

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