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HelpTest Code NARC Narcolepsy-Associated Antigen, HLA-DQB1 Typing, Blood
Reporting Name
Narcolepsy Associated Ag, BUseful For
Ruling out a diagnosis of narcolepsy
Specimen 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated (preferred) | ||
| Ambient | |||
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
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.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 |
Report Available
3 to 8 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (SSO)