Test Entry - Detail


HLA Typing for Coeliac Disease


General
  Clinical Use: Class 2 Molecular HLA typing for various DQB1/DQA1 haplotypes associated with Coeliac Disease susceptibility.
  Availability: Samples are batched and tested once a week.
  Aliases/Synonyms: Coeliac Disease Susceptibility HLA Typing,   Coeliac Genotyping,   DQ2/DQ8,   HLA Typing DQ2/DQ8,  
  Code: ICELI (Plus SWABXI for COPAN Swabs)
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
  Hyperlink: https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/SOP-2524.pdf
  Unit of Measure: Refer to reference interval
  Reference Interval:
Refer to report or laboratory


Collection Requirements
  Container: Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD),   or,   Buccal Swab (BUCCAL),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 10mL
  Collection Instructions: COPAN FLOQ Swabs OR Oragene Buccal kits for paediatric collections can be ordered via:
* QEII Network Coordinator - Specimen Collection: 0409 689 311
* FSH Network Coordinator - Specimen Collection: 0460 327 452
Refer to hyperlink for COPAN FLOQ swab collection instructions.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
EDTA (LAVENDER)
COPAN FLOQ Swabs x 3
ORAGENE Buccal Kit (Paediatric Only)
  Processing Instructions: Store sample at room temperature.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 10mL
  Stability:
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Immunogenetics Molecular Immunology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8006


Last Updated : 01-05-2026 08:00