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Test Code DSA12 Class I & II Donor Specific Antibodies

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB6201

Epic Description: HLA DONOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES

Collection Limitations

Specimen should be sent as soon as possible to HLA Lab. The specimen is stable for 7 days at a moderate temperature.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

2 – Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel

12.0 mL 1.5 mL
Preferred Micropuncture Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel 3 × 0.6 mL 3 × 0.6 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Do not centrifuge, refrigerate, or freeze specimen. Do not aliquot specimen. Transport at room temperature. If holding overnight, keep tube on its side at room temperature.

Performing Lab

HLA Lab

Assay Frequency

Daily if necessary; weekly routine

Routine Turnaround Time

45 days

CSR Storage Requirements

Notify HLA lab or On-Call HLA Tech for ASAP specimens. Do not centrifuge, refrigerate, or freeze specimen, If holding overnight, keep tube on its side at room temperature.

Patient Preparation

Patient must not be heparinized prior to specimen collection.