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HLA Tissue Typing - HLA-DQ (Coeliac Genetic Susceptibility)


Test Name
HLA Tissue Typing - HLA-DQ (Coeliac Genetic Susceptibility)
Test Code
SADQ2
Specimen Type

Whole Blood - ACD or Buccal Swab (FLOQ swab)

Minimum Volume
6 mL
Comments

HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8 are tested together.

LAB NOTES: 

Do not spin. Store specimen at room temperature

Mon-Thurs: Send to VTIS within 24 hrs of collection

Fri - Sun: Store specimen at room temperature and send to VTIS on Monday

Assay Performed

Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria

Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)
100-154 Batman Street
West Melbourne 3003
VIC
9694 0354
Assay Frequency

Mon - Fri

 ACD_6mL

AJA_4957_floqswabs