Test Code Serum/Plasma Storage HLA:Serum/Plasma Storage

Important Note

This test is to be ordered on all renal living donors on the day of their kidney nephrectomy.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital HLA Laboratory

Aliquoting of serum and plasma for low temperature freezing and storage for 10 years.

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: 10mL Red/Gray top (SST)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Additional Information:

1. Do not refrigerate.

2. Label specimen appropriately (donor).

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: 10mL pink or Purple top (EDTA)

Specimen volume: Full tube

Additional Information:

1. Do not refrigerate.

2. Label specimen appropriately (donor)

No CPT code.

None. Specimen is stored only.

For BJH Laboratory Use ONly

Laboratory Processing Instructions: Specimen processed in BJH Laboratory

Tuesday and Thursday or whenever a living donor transplant is scheduled.