Test Code 4732-PRA HLA: Single Donor Antibody Screen, Blood

Methodology

Flow Cytometry Based

Note: This test consists of 2 results: Class I and Class II.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: 10 mLRed/Grey (SST)

Specimen Volume: Full tube (10 mL)

Additional Information:

1. Do not refrigerate.

2. Renal dialysis patients should always be drawn before dialysis procedure.

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Normal: Negative
A positive result indicates the presence of IgG anti-HLA antibodies to either Class I or Class II antigens.

Results are reported as percent positive reactions.

Monday through Friday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 1 week

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

Red-top tubes

Gold top (SST) tubes

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH HLA Laboratory.

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