Sign in →

Test Code LAB2248 HLA Percent Reactive Antibody (PRA) Class I & Class II [Transplant]

Additional Codes

SQ: HLAPRA

COLLECTION

SST (Serum Separator)  PREFERRED

Red (No Additive)

 

Sample Volume Requirements: 

Collect 5.0 mL of whole blood into a serum separator tube (preferred). This test requires it's own collection tube.

 

Transport Information: 

Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and then centrifuge and refrigerate. Specimens may be received unspun if collected in red top - DO NOT SPIN RED TOP TUBES. Send original tube.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

3.0 mL

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Unlabeled or mislabeled samples will be rejected. HLA will determine specimen acceptability for reasons other than unlabeled/mislabeled.

STABILITY

Refrigerated Stability: 

30 days - Preferred

 

Ambient Stability: 

30 days

PERFORMING LAB

Performed: 

Monthly and on STAT request

 

Analytical Time: 

30-60 days or 24 hours for STAT

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

 

Laboratory Section: 

Histocompatibility Laboratory (HLA)

 

Reference Ranges: 

Interpretative Report

CPT Code

86832; 86833