Test Directory

Test Code
DSA1
Test Name
Donor Specific Antibody, HLA Class I
CPT Codes
86832 X 2
Included Tests
  • HLA Class I Donor Specific Antibody Comment
  • Serum Treatment
Expected Turnaround Time
10 business days
Clinical Utility

HLA donor specific antibody identification, Class I

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain 

Acceptable Collection Containers:

  • Gold Top, Serum Separator 
  • Red Top, Separator 

Desired Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 1 mL

Processing and Submission Instructions

Do not centrifuge or aliquot.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

Deliver to HLA Lab within 24 hours, unless refrigerated.

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Do not freeze.

Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolyzed
  • Broken tube
  • Frozen
Methodology
Luminex
Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital
Alternate Names

HLA Donor Specific Antibody Class I

Testing Schedule
STAT testing available Monday - Friday