Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Panel Reactive Antibodies
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD Immunogenetics
Epic ID
LAB4019
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Friday before 1200. It is not recommended to collect on weekends or holidays. RCH Heart or Renal Transplant Coordinator must submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Specimens >1 Week old; Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
5 mL Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Blood
Processing Instructions
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen room temp Monday-Friday before 1400. Deliver to UCSD within 24 hours of collection. If specimen is received without a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition, contact RCH Heart Transplant Coordinator and/or transplant admin at x228241 or Renal Transplant Coordinators at x223215.
Revised
04-13-20
Initials
SL