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Epic Code LAB1230924 HLA Antibody Screen

Additional Test Codes

EPIC: LAB1230924, SOFT: HLABS

Interface Order Alias

1230924

Clinical Information

Anti-HLA antibody identification for pre- and post-transplant monitoring.

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Collect: One Gold-top SST tube. Preferred – would accept red-top tubes.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

 

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transport to the Laboratory within 72 hours of collection.

 

Preparation for Courier Transport

 

Transport: Centrifuged SST tube, at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F).

Lab Staff Instructions

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic aliquot tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F) prior to testing.

Rejection Criteria

  • Unlabeled specimens.
  • Specimens drawn in Sodium Heparin tubes.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Centrifuged SST Tubes and Microtainers® with Separator Gels
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 72 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 72 hours
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): Indefinitely

Test Frequency

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Results available within 7 days.

Reference Range

Positive: Normalized Fluorescence Intensity greater than 1000.

Performing Department

HLA

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Royal Oak HLA Laboratory

Methodology

Luminex Multiplex Bead Assay

CPT

86832, 86833

CDM Code

CDM

Epic Test ID

#

Reviewed Date

Under Review 10/29/2024