HLA typing (complete) (EDTA blood (eb))

Testcode:	E_HLATYP
Specimens:	3 ml EDTA blood (eb)
Info:	Single markers, single HLA loci (A, B, C, DR or DQ) and any combinations up to complete HLA typing can be requested. Please specify the desired markers or the appropriate indication. Exception: HLA-B27 is a separate procedure (see there).
Preanalytics/Notes:	According to the Genetic Diagnostics Act, the patient's consent to genetic testing is required. We are only allowed to carry out this testing if you provide proof of the patient's consent or ensure that the declaration of consent has been received. The relevant forms can be obtained from us or downloaded from our homepage.
Method:	PCR
Set-up:	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Duration:	4 days
Indication/Significance:	Auto-immune diseases with HLA association In particular: Abacavir hypersensitivity: HLA B5701 Behcet's disease: HLA B51 Narcolepsy: DR15-DQB10602 Rheumatoid arthritis: DR4 (especially special genetic variants) Coeliac disease: DQ2 (v. a. DQB10201), DQ8 (DQB10302) and more... Please either request specific features or state corresponding indication. Individual diagnostics on the laboratory report.
Interpretation:	For the assessment of more… For the assessment of the association of diseases with certain HLA antigens, so-called relative risks for the formation of the respective disease have been calculated on the basis of the HLA pattern for numerous diseases. close