Test ID CELI Celiac Associated HLA-DQ Alpha 1 and DQ Beta 1 DNA Typing, Blood
Useful For
Assessing risk of celiac disease
Special Instructions
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probe (SSO)
Reporting Name
Celiac Associated HLA-DQ TypingSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BAdvisory Information
-CDCOM / Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade: complete testing including HLA DQ
-CDSP / Celiac Disease Serology Cascade: complete testing excluding HLA DQ
-CDGF / Celiac Disease Gluten-Free Cascade: for patients already adhering to a gluten-free diet
To order individual tests, see Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated (preferred) | ||
Ambient |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Performing Laboratory

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 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade
-Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm
-Celiac Disease Gluten-Free Cascade
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Client Test Request (T728) with the specimen.