Pathology Handbook

HLA Typing (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CL1
CL2
class 1
class2
A29
A31
B1502
B21
B5
B15
B51
B5701
B8
Tissue typing
D3
D4
D5
D15
DR15
DR2
DR3
DR4
HLA typing for Sjorgrens
Sjorgrens
DQB1
DRB1 01
DRB1 11
B52
B5801
DQ105
HLA-A
HLA-B
HLA-C
HLA-DRB1
HLA-DQB1
HLA- DQA1
HLA-DPB1
HLA-DPA2

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

HL4

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

ACD

Adults Volume or Mass:

20 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

HLA typing alone only requires ACD tubes only.

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