ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Kell Antigen Genotyping, (KEL1/KEL2) : 0051644
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Mnemonic: KEL

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Performed: Mon, Thu
Reported: 2-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  Cultured cells (preferred): Two T-25 flasks at 80% confluent of cultured amniocytes. Fill flasks with culture media to ship at 20-25°C. Backup cultures must be retained at the client's institution until testing is complete. If the client is unable to culture amniocytes, this can be arranged by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Amniotic fluid: 10 mL unspun fluid at 20-25°C. (Min: 5 mL) Also acceptable, whole blood: One 3 mL lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution A).

Transport:  Two T-25 flasks at 80% confluent cultured amniocytes, 1 mL unspun amniotic fluid, OR 3 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) at 20-25°C.

Stability:  Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.





Please refer to Statement C in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: Counseling and informed consent are recommended for genetic testing. Consent forms are available online at www.aruplab.com
CPT Code(s): 83890 Isolation; 83898 Amplification; 83896 x2 Nucleic acid probes; 83912 Interpretation and report. Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures preformed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
 
 

 

 

 
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