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HLA Crossmatch (Final, Preliminary, Autologous Flow or Allogenic Flow)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

UCSD Immunogenetics

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

1 Week

Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-10 mL (x1-2) Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ***and*** 3-5 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

Collected Monday-Friday before 1200. 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 Renal Transplant Coordinator must submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen to lab.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Rejection Criteria

Specimens >1 week old; Hemolyzed

Test Volume Required

10 mL (x1-2) Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ***and*** 5 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL (x1-2) Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ***and*** 3 mL Blood collec

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 Renal Transplant Coordinators at x223215.

Revised

04-13-20