Test Overview
Test Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Test Usage

The lymphocyte crossmatch assesses the level of circulating antibodies in the potential recipient that are directed against HLA Class I and/or Class II molecules of the donor.

Interpretive consultation available by the laboratory director by requested.

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

3 days

Soft Order Code
HLCPS
MiChart Code
Lab 9754 Cross-match Patient Serum (HLCPS)
Synonyms
  • Kidney Transplant, Final Crossmatch
  • HLA Crossmatch Flow
  • Flow Crossmatch, Recipient
  • Living Final Pre-Txp, Recip
  • HLA Antibody Specificity Class I
  • HLA Antibody Specificity Class II
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. Testing must be performed within 14 days prior to transplant.

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
86825
Fee Code
37953
NY State Approved
No