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HEA (Human Erythrocyte Antigen) Red Cell Molecular Genotyping
MessageMolecular Extended Red Cell Genotype/Phenotype (HEA) - Molecular determination of allelic variants that determine common and rare red cell antigens using multiplex PCR and microarray analysis. (Send out) Red Blood Cell Antigens for the following systems: Rh (C, c, E, e, CW, V, VS), Kell (Kell and Cellano), Kidd (Jka and Jkb), Duffy (Fya and Fyb), MNS (M, N, S, s, U, and Mia), Diego, Dombrock, Cotton, Cartwright, and Lutheran. (Report Layout under Report Available)
Test Code
VHEA
Alias/See Also
Cerner: Red Cell HEA Genotype
Preferred Specimen
1-2 Lavender (EDTA) tubes (minimum volume 5-10 mL)
Minimum Volume
1 Lavender (2mL)
Report Available
Vitalant Send Out via EPCH Blood Bank 7 business days.
Report format with positive or negative for the following red blood cell antigens.
Report format with positive or negative for the following red blood cell antigens.
Clinical Significance
Primarily for patients that have Warm Auto Antibodies, taking anti-CD38 or anti-CD47 causing panagglutination, and sickle cell patients that have positive antibody screens.
