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HLA Antibody Identification/Class I
Test CodeARCHLA109
Alias/See Also
Performed at American Red Cross
ARC HLA 109
ARC HLA 109
CPT Codes
86832
Preferred Specimen
7.0-10.0 mL Red Top tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (1 mL)
EDTA plasma (1 mL)
EDTA plasma (1 mL)
Transport Container
Appropriate boxes or Bubble wrap on any container to avoid breakage of the sample tube during transportation
Transport Temperature
Clot tubes- room temperature
Serum - Frozen
Serum - Frozen
Specimen Stability
Clot tubes – 4 days at room temperature
Serum or plasma refrigerated for up to 7 days; frozen for 1 year
Serum or plasma refrigerated for up to 7 days; frozen for 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples labeled or collected incorrectly, damaged sample tubes
Methodology
Multiplex bead assay
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Report Available
Reports in 3 days
Limitations
Detects only IgG, not IgM.
Clinical Significance
Positive results indicate prior exposure to non-self HLA and may impact donor selection.
