Pathology Handbook

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:

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

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples