HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory Profiles

Kidney, Pancreas, or Kidney with additional organ

    Tests ordered:

Cardiothoracic

    Tests ordered:

Liver

    Tests Ordered:

    For Liver Transplant, these tests are usually performed  after transplant; pediatric transplants may have center specific protocols

Testing Details for Final Crossmatch workup

  • Specimen Requirements:
    • Three 10cc ACD blood tubes (yellow top, solution A or B) and one 10cc clotted blood tube (red top)
  • Labeling Requirements:
    • Specimen must have the patient’s first and last name, a collection date and a unique identifier written on the tube.
  • Analytic Time:
    • For Kidney, Pancreas, or Kidney with additional organ: 4 to 8 hours
    • For Cardiothoracic: within 24 hours of transplant
    • For Liver: Retrospective testing performed within 7 business days after transplant is confirmed in UNet.

All specimens must be accompanied with  a Request for Testing Form

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