Test Overview
Test Methodology

Solid Phase Assay

Test Usage

When the HLA Antibody Request is received by the laboratory testing will be performed in accordance with the Transplant Agreement between the clinical team and the laboratory.

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
HLAAB
MiChart Code
HLA Antibody Testing Request
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics
    Section
    Histocompatibility
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in sufficient red top (preferred) or SST tube. 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
    Reflex Fee Code
    Appropriate testing will be ordered and billed based on Antibody Testing request.
    NY State Approved
    No