Laboratory Medicine Program

HLA Disease Association and Pharmocogenetic Testing

Clinical Decription:
Used to determine whether a certain HLA antigen or allele is present or absent in an individual to predict the risk of HLA-associated disease or drug responsiveness. Example: HLA-B27 and ankylosing spondylitis.

Method: rSSO, SSP, NGS

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: ACD (yellow top), whole blood
Volume: 3.0 - 5.0 mL (minimum: 3.0 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Please indicate the targeted HLA-disease association/drug responsiveness association Please see link to requisitions if ordering from outside of UHN.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday to Friday before 1300.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 Business days

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227