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Epic EAP: LAB6280
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
Adult Collections:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
4 – Yellow, ACD-A (Acid Dextrose Solution A) AND 2 – Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
4 X 8.5 mL (Yellow Tubes); 2 X 6.0 mL (Red Tube) | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Contact HLA for special tubes and scheduling instructions. | 4 X 8.5 mL (Yellow Tubes); 2 X 6.0 mL (Red Tube) | 3.0 mL |
Pediatric Collectons:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No anticoagulant, no gel AND Lavender, EDTA |
1 X 6.0 mL (Red) 1 x 5.0 mL (Lav) |
3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Gold 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.
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.
Patient Preparation
None