We report two variants, HLA-DQB1*06:02, and HLA-DQB1*06:04, as risk factors for sarcoidosis, and three variants, HLA-DRB1*01:01, HLA-DQA1*03:01, and HLA-DQB1*03:02 as protective factors. The gene discussed is HLA-DRB1; the disease is sarcoidosis.