Complement-fixing HLA Antibody Specificity

Profile or Test Panel Periodic HLA Antibody Screening of Candidates for Deceased Donors Transplants
Also Known as (Alias) HLA Antibody Identification
Indications Solid Organ Transplant
Method Flow Cytometry using microparticles (“beads”) coated with recombinant or soluble HLA antigens
Test Information Purposes of this test are 1) to determine antibody specificities in patients awaiting transplantation; 2) to determine if there are antibodies to HLA antigens of potential donors;  3) to quantify antibodies to HLA antigens in patients who are candidates for antibody-reduction therapies
Sample Requirements Clotted blood or Serum
Requested Volume One 7-10 ml tube of clotted blood (red top)
Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume 2ml clotted blood
Shipping Information Send sample at ambient temperature; must be received in lab within 10 days of blood draw

Send sample to:
Bloodworks Northwest
Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

For additional information please see Ordering Information

Requisition Form RFT- Immunogenetics/HLA  Laboratory
Transaction Code 3083-20
CPT Codes 86832, 86833
Test Schedule Monday thru Friday
Turn around Time (analytic time) 5-7 business days
Report/ Results Faxed or emailed based on institution preference

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