HLA DQ2/DQ8
Coeliac gene testing
DQ2
DQ8
$52.16
Molecular samples must be dedicated tube i.e. do not share with haematology
Purple (EDTA) tube
Paediatric Purple (EDTA) tube
1mL Whole blood
Chilled
Molecular Biology
Batched fortnightly
PCR
NOT detected / DETECTED
Coeliac disease is associated with HLA DQ2 and/or HLA DQ8. The presence of at least one of these alleles means that coeliac disease cannot be excluded. However only a minority of people with these alleles have coeliac disease.
If HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 are not detected, Coeliac disease is highly unlikely. In <1% of cases, coeliac disease may occur in the absence of the alleles tested. (Dr Marianne Empson, Immunopathologist)
Alleles detected by this PCR: HLA-DQB*02 and HLA-DQB*03:02
