Test Overview
Test Methodology

Flow cytometric crossmatch.

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

3 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
UECXM
MiChart Code
UECXM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
UCLA Immunogenetics Center (420068)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in four, ACD tubes, inquire if HLA has serum from one red top tube saved. Send/ have sent to Specimen Processing at room temperature.

Contraindications
The test is limited to cases in which antibody to donor HLA is not detectable in a flow cytometric crossmatch performed with lymphocyte targets.
Normal Volume
Four ACD tubes from the Donor and One Red top tube from the recipient (HLA may have stored serum that can be used instead)
Storage Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information

Test performed by UCLA Immunogenetic Center. Michigan Medicine HLA lab may be able to answer questions at Ph #. 232-5385