Test Code HLAWK HLA Solid Organ Recipient Workup
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB11385
Epic Description: HLA SOLID ORGAN RECIPIENT WORKUP
Synonym
Recipient Workup
Organ Recipient
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 Container |
1 – Yellow, ACD-A (Acid Dextrose Solution A) AND 2 – Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
1 X 8.5 mL (Yellow Tubes); 2 X 6.0 mL (Red Tube) |
3.0 mL |
Alternate Container |
Contact HLA for special tubes and scheduling instructions. |
1 X 8.5 mL (Yellow Tubes); 2 X 6.0 mL (Red Tube) |
3.0 mL |
Pediatric Collection |
Red, No anticoagulant, no gel AND Lavender, EDTA |
1 X 6.0 mL (Red) 1 x 5.0 mL (Lav) |
3.0 mL |
NOTE: GOLD gel tubes are unacceptable.
Instructions for Collection and Transport
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.
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.