Test Code HLAAB
HLA Type A and B, Blood
Methodology
Class I Typing (Lymphocytotoxicity or Magnetic Bead Procedures)
Useful for tissue matching of donors and recipients for transplantation or platelet transfusion.
Performing Laboratory
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Specimen Requirements
Call St. Clair Hospital Laboratory for draw instructions. The patient’s most recent white blood count and lymphocyte count are necessary to schedule this test.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday