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Epic EAP: LAB6104
Epic Description: HLA CLASS I DISEASE ASSOCIATION
Synonym
ABC type
Class I HLA type
Collection Limitations
Jeff Hwy Campus: Collect Sunday through 8 A.M. Friday.
Remote Locations: Collect Sunday through Thursday.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Yellow, ACD-A (Acid Dextrose Solution A) |
8.5 mL | 3.5 mL |
| Alternate | 2 – Lavender, EDTA | 8.5 mL | 3.0 mL |
NOTE: GOLD gel tube are unacceptable.
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Specimens collected in gel tubes are not acceptable. Specimens must be received in HLA Lab within 24 hours of collection and prior to 9 A.M. on Friday. Do not centrifuge, refrigerate, or freeze. Transport at room temperature. Store at room temperature if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
WHOLE BLOOD
Optimum 8.5 ml
Minimum 3 ml
Performing Lab
HLA Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday morning (Excluding Holidays)
Routine Turnaround Time
10 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Store at room temperature in CSR Lab in HLA igloo. Do not refrigerate, freeze or centrifuge.