Test Directory

Test Code
LDHLA
Test Name
HLA Living Donor, Specimens
Included Tests

Comment: "10 year sample storage for Living Donors"

Clinical Utility

UNOS required storage samples

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

Lavender Top (EDTA)

Full tube

5 mL

1 mL

Processing and Submission Instructions

Do not centrifuge or aliquot.

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
Methodology
Not Applicable
Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital
Alternate Names

HLA Living Donor Storage Specimens

Testing Schedule
Varies