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.