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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:HL1
Medicare rebatable:No
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
SST
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

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