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Test Code NARC Narcolepsy-Associated Antigen, HLA-DQB1 Typing, Blood

Reporting Name

Narcolepsy Associated Ag, B

Useful For

Ruling out a diagnosis of narcolepsy

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (SSO)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A), lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original vial. Do not aliquot.

Additional Information: Specimen acceptability is based on extracted DNA concentration and not sample age.


Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood ACD-B Refrigerated (preferred)
  Ambient 

Reject Due To

Extracted DNA Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

81376-HLA Class II typing, low resolution (eg, antigen equivalents); one locus (eg, HLA-DRB1/3/4/5, -DQB1, -DQA1, -DPB1, or -DPA1), each

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
NARC Narcolepsy Associated Ag, B 63558-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
NARC_ Narcolepsy Associated Ag Result 63558-1
NARCC Interpretation 50595-8

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

3 to 8 days