Methodology
Molecular (SBT, SSP)
Synonyms
HLA ABC
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD Immunogenetics
Epic ID
LAB04011
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
< 3 years old: 5 mL (Minimum: 3 mL) / 3 - 5 years old: 10 mL (Minimum: 5 mL) Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Soultion A
Collection Instructions
Collected Monday-Friday before 1200 preferrably. It is not recommended to collect on weekends or holidays. IF WBC is low, must call UCSD Immunogenetics 858-657-5740 for an adequate draw amount. 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: 3 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Specimens >1 week old; Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
< 3 years old: 5 mL / 3 - 5 years old: 10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
< 3 years old: 3 mL / 3 - 5 years old: 5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen room temp Monday-Friday before 1400. Deliver to UCSD the same day as collected. 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.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81379
Revised
9/4/25
Initials
SA