Test Code 4732-PRA HLA: Single Donor Antibody Screen, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Flow Cytometry Based
Note: This test consists of 2 results: Class I and Class II.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: 10 mLRed/Grey (SST)
Specimen Volume: Full tube (10 mL)
Additional Information:
1. Do not refrigerate.
2. Renal dialysis patients should always be drawn before dialysis procedure.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 1 week
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86830
86831
Reference Values
Normal: Negative
A positive result indicates the presence of IgG anti-HLA antibodies
to either Class I or Class II antigens.
Results are reported as percent positive reactions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:
Red-top tubes
Gold top (SST) tubes
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH HLA Laboratory.