CPT^® 81381, Under HLA Typing

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 81381 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - HLA Typing.

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The lab analyst performs the technical lab test for high resolution assessment of human leukocyte antigen genes, called HLA, for one Class I allele or allele group of interest, typically one that is associated with a specific condition.

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87491, 87591, 87536 vs 81381

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87491, 87591, 87536 vs 81381

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