Test Directory

Test Code
HLAXD
Test Name
HLA Crossmatch DONOR, Specimen TRACKING
Included Tests

HLA Crossmatch Comment

Clinical Utility

Specimen Collection for HLA crossmatch specimen DONOR, solid organ transplant

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type

Collection Container

Desired Specimen Volume

Minimum Acceptable Volume

Serum

Red Top, Plain

Full tube

10 mL

1 mL

Whole Blood

Pale Yellow Top (ACD)

Full tubes

40 mL

10 mL

Collection Instructions
  • Collect Monday - Thursday; Friday (by noon) - no holidays
  • Friday collections: a STAT courier must be requested to transport to HLA Lab by 4pm
Processing and Submission Instructions
  • Do not centrifuge or aliquot.
  • Do not refrigerate ACD tubes.
Transport Instructions

Deliver to HLA lab immediately.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

Deliver to HLA lab immediately.

Frozen

Do not freeze.

Causes for Rejection
  • Broken tubes
  • ACD tubes clotted
Methodology
Not Applicable
Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital
Alternate Names

HLA Crossmatch Specimen DONOR, Solid Organ Transplant **Tracking**

Testing Schedule
Varies