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Test Code HLA HLA: ABC Typing (Low Resolution), Blood or Lymph Node

Additional Codes

Supplemental Test Code
4978

Methodology

Microcytotoxicity

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 12 hours of collection.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: 10-mL green top (sodium heparin)-Lithium heparin is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 10 mL

Additional Information:

1. Do not refrigerate.

2. If WBC count or % lymphocytes is reduced or elevated, please call Barnes-Jewish Hospital HLA Laboratory at 314-362-5322. Additional blood may be necessary if WBC count is abnormal.

3. For bone marrow patients, please include current diagnosis, WBC count, and differential, if available.

4. Family groups being typed must be scheduled at least 3 days in advance.

 

Specimen Type: Lymph node

Container/Tube: Specimen container

Specimen Volume: 1 Large, inguinal lymph node

Additional Information: This specimen type is appropriate for deceased donors only.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

Possibility of 2 A locus and 2 B locus antigens

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 48 hours
Routine: 72 hours

Additional Information


For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:Test performed in BJH HLA Laboratory.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81372

Network Reference Lab Additional Information:
Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Turnaround Time:

24 hours