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HelpTest Code LAB2707 HLA Donor Specific Antibody (DSA)
Notes:
Contact Lab if patient is currently on ATG, ALG or OKT3 therapy.
Collection:
Specimen: Blood Container: Plain Red Top Tube. Do not use Serum Separator Tube. Volume: Adult: 1 tube (10 mL draw/tube); Pediatric: 1 tube (at least 3 mL)
Storage Instructions:
Keep specimen at room temperature. Do not centrifuge. Send specimen by overnight delivery room temperature.
Turnaround Time (TAT):
10 days
Test Availability:
Monday – Friday. Specimen must be in lab by 8:00am each day.
Assay:
Adult: 1 tube (7 mL draw/tube); Pediatric: 1 tube (3 mL draw/tube)
Request Form:
HLA Request Form
Send To:
Transfusion Service – EH208 Children’s Hospital
Reference Interval:
Interpretation with report