Test Code LAB5131 Narcolepsy-Associated Antigen, HLA-DQB1 Typing, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Narcolepsy Associated Ag, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
| Extracted DNA | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated (preferred) | |
| Ambient | ||
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
3 to 8 daysReference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Useful For
Ruling out a diagnosis of narcolepsy
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 |