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