Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for HLA Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for HLA Antibodies (Sendaway Test)
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HLA Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

HLA Antigens
HLA antibody testing (e.g. cytotoxic antibodies
post-transplant donor specific antibodies (DSA)
AT1R antibodies)
CYT (cytotoxic ab)
Cytotoxic Ab
AT1R ab
DSA
TWL monthly serum

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

VTI

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Fee: Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice

Test performed at ARCBS (VTIS). Contact VTIS laboratory - Ph 9342 7514.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST
Clot tube

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

An additional paper request form is required for this test, obtainable from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service website at http://resources.transfusion.com.au/cdm/ref/collection/p16691coll1/id/48

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

External Laboratory:

Victorian Transplant & Immunogenetics Service

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack