Test Overview
Test Methodology

Solid Phase Assays

Test Usage

In addition to HLA typing, patients are screened for HLA antibodies. Panel reactivity antibody (PRA) indicates the degree of reactivity of tested serum in terms of percent of positive reactions when tested against a panel of known HLA phenotypes.

Interpretive consultation available by the laboratory director by requested.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Analytic Time

5 days

Soft Order Code
HLPRA
MiChart Code
LAB7618 HLA Antibody Screen
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics
    Section
    Histocompatibility
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in sufficient red top or SST. Send specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

    Normal Volume

    Full tube, Red Top/SST

    Minimum Volume

    Full tube, Red Top/SST

    Storage Temperature
    Room temperature
    Rejection Criteria
    Frozen samples, mislabeled samples, samples that do not have the required two patient identifiers.
    Billing
    CPT Code
    86830, 86831
    Fee Code
    37940, 37941
    Reflex CPT
    86832, 86833
    Reflex Fee Code
    37962, 37963
    NY State Approved
    No