Test Code HLASC HLA Antibody Screen, Serum
Methodology
Dye Exclusion Method
Useful for determination of presence and to identify specificity of
antibodies to HLA antigens.
Performing Laboratory
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Specimen Requirements
2 serum, non-gel tubes (10 mL of serum). (Serum gel tube is not acceptable.) Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
0%: normal
If positive, antibodies will be identified, if possible.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday