Test Code HLA TYPING-REF ( for HLA matched platlets ) HLA TYPING-REF ( for HLA matched platlets )
Department
Blood Bank
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Method
Referral FBC;Lymphocytotoxicity
Container
No additive (red-top) and ACD (yellow-top) solution A or B
Special Requirements
Only for patients greater than 10 years old with a normal
CBC.
Two Lavendar Top Tubes (EDTA) Do not refrigerate specimens. All
tubes must have date. time of collection and two sets of initials
– the person who drew the blood and another person who
verified identity of the patient.Deliver to Blood Bank.
Standard Volume
6.0 – 10.0ml
Minimum Volume
6.0ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
Unacceptable
Stability Room Temp
48 hours
Stability Frozen
unacceptable
CPT Code
86813
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Thursday
Group Components
A and B typing only