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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB10483
Epic Description: LIVING DONOR SAMPLE COLLECTION
Synonym
LRD
Living Donor Work-up
Collection Limitations
Specimen must be drawn 24 hours prior to organ recovery. 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 –Lavender EDTA , No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | 1–Lavender EDTA , No Anticoagulant, No gel and 1– Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
NOTE: GOLD gel tubes are unacceptable.
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
Routine Turnaround Time
10 days, excluding weekends and holidays
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 Collection Instructions
Patient must not be heparinized prior to specimen collection.