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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