HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory Profiles

Final Crossmatch for Living Donor Transplant

    Test ordered:

• Lymphocyte Crossmatch

Within seven days before the transplant, a final lymphocyte crossmatch is performed using fresh serum from the patient and lymphocytes from the donor and the patient.

Testing Details for Final Crossmatch Workup

• Specimen Requirements for Patient:
  • Three 10cc ACD blood tubes (yellow top, solution A or B), one 10cc clot tube (red top)
• Specimen Requirements for Donor:
  • Three 10cc ACD blood tubes (yellow top, solution A or B)
• Labeling Requirements:
  • Specimen must have the  first and last name, a collection date of draw and a unique identifier on the tube.
• Analytic Time:
  • Analytic Time: 1 business day
  • Testing Schedule: Monday through Friday

All specimens must be accompanied with  a Request for Testing Form