Methodology
Molecular (SSOP, SSP)
Synonyms
HLA ABC
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCSD Immunogenetics
Epic ID
LAB040121
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 preferably. 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: 72 Hours; 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 at x4806 or Renal Transplant Coordinators at x3215.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81372
Revised
9/4/25
Initials
SA