HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory Profiles

Periodic HLA Antibody Screening of Candidates for Transplant from Deceased Donors

Tests Ordered:

• HLA Antibody Detection
• HLA Antibody Specificity
• Complement fixing HLA Antibody Specificity

Patients awaiting kidney and/or pancreas deceased donor transplantation periodically submit  samples to the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory so that their HLA antibody levels (PRA) can be monitored.  The samples are usually drawn at dialysis centers or at home, and sent to the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory in shipping containers provided by the laboratory.

Testing Details for Periodic HLA Antibody Screening

• Specimen Requirements:
  • One 10cc clotted blood (red top, provided by the HLA laboratory)
• Labeling Requirements:
  • Specimens are pre-labeled with the patient’s first and last name plus a coded unique ID.  Specimen collection date must be provided by drawing facility or the sample is unacceptable.
• Analytic Time:
  • 5 to 10 business days
• Testing Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday