Test Code LAB3180 Celiac Associated HLA-DQ Alpha 1 and DQ Beta 1 DNA Typing, Blood
Additional Codes
CelHLA
Reporting Name
Celiac Associated HLA-DQ TypingSCH Clinical System Name: HLA Typing for Celiac Disease
Useful For
Assessing risk of celiac disease
Ordering Guidance
Cascade testing is recommended for celiac disease. Cascade testing ensures that testing proceeds in an algorithmic fashion. The following cascades are available; select the appropriate one for your specific patient situation.
-CDCOM / Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade, Serum and Whole Blood: complete testing including HLA DQ
-CDSP / Celiac Disease Serology Cascade, Serum: complete testing excluding HLA DQ
-CDGF / Celiac Disease Gluten-Free Cascade, Serum and Whole Blood: for patients already adhering to a gluten-free diet
To order individual tests, see Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Yellow top (ACD Solution A or B)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BACD Solution A is acceptable, not preferred.
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated (preferred) | |
Ambient |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
TAT: 7 - 11 days
Performing Laboratory

Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probe (SSO)
Method Description
LABType applies Luminex technology to the reverse sequence-specific oligonucleotide (SSO) DNA typing method. First, target DNA is polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-amplified using a group-specific primer. The PCR product is biotinylated, which allows it to be detected using R-phycoerythrin-conjugated streptavidin. The PCR product is denatured and allowed to rehybridize to complementary DNA probes conjugated to fluorescently coded microspheres. A flow analyzer identifies the fluorescent intensity of phycoerythrin on each microsphere. The HLA Class II allele or allele groups of the sample is determined by the positive and negative bead ID's using a computer software program. The assignment of the HLA typing is based on the reaction pattern compared to patterns associated with published HLA gene sequences.(Package insert: LABType SSO Typing. One Lambda; Version 04, 11/11/2019)
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
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 x 2-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 |
---|---|---|
CELI | Celiac Associated HLA-DQ Typing | 94492-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DQA | DQ alpha 1 | 94495-9 |
DQB | DQ beta 1 | 53938-7 |
CELIG | Celiac gene pairs present? | 48767-8 |
CELIC | Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
-Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade Test Algorithm
-Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm
-Celiac Disease Gluten-Free Cascade Test Algorithm
Special Instructions
Report Available
3 to 8 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen.