HLA Antibody Specificity-Monitoring (DSA Donor-Specific Antibody)
Profile or Test Panel | Post-Transplant Testing |
Also Known as (Alias) | Donor-specific HLA Antibody, DSA |
Indications | Solid Organ Post Transplant |
Method | Flow Cytometry using microparticles (“beads”) coated with recombinant or soluble HLA antigens |
Test Information | Purpose of the test is to monitor patients after transplant for the presence and level of antibodies to the donor’s HLA antigens. The test is semi-quantitative. |
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: For additional information please see Ordering Information |
Requisition Form | RFT- Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory |
Transaction Code | 3083-17 |
CPT Codes | 86834, 86835 |
Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday |
Turn around Time (analytic time) | 2 business days |
Report/ Results | Faxed or emailed based on institution preference |