HLA/Platelet Anitbody Screen

Message
Ordered when physician is considering giving HLA matched platelets.
Must be collected Monday-Thursday


Test Code
HLAAS


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Plasma (Pink Top or Lav Top)


Minimum Volume
2-3 Full tubes


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Missing collector identification, missing collection date, missing collection time


Performing Laboratory
LifeSouth Blood Center



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.