HLA Antibody Check Plus Storage

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General Information

Lab Name
HLA Antibody Check Plus Storage
Lab Code
RHLAST
Epic Name
HLA Antibody Check Plus Storage
External Test Id
Varies. May include: 3083-06, 3083-16
Description

Test Information: Monitoring of HLA antibodies in potential recipients prior to transplant.

Note: This is a placeholder mnemonic.

Forms & Requisitions
Synonyms
3083-06, 3083-16, HLA Antibody Detection, HLA Antibody Specificity
Components
Code Name
RHLCOM HLA Antibody Order Status

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

20 mL blood in RED TOP (clot) tubes AND 30 mL blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tubes

Note: Tubes must be filled completely.

Forms & Requisitions
Quantity
Requested: 20 mL blood in RED TOP (clot) tubes AND 30 mL blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tubes
Minimum: 20 mL blood in RED TOP (clot) tubes AND 30 mL blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tubes

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Maintain and transport samples at room temperature.

Send sample(s) with a copy of the Bloodworks Northwest HLA Requisition OR the EPIC requisition (must indicate the test to be ordered at Bloodworks NW).

  • Package sample(s) with the associated requisition in a biohazard bag (one patient per bag). Orders received with multiple patient samples/requisitions in the same biozard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
  • STAT orders should be transported to Bloodworks Northwest as received. Providers may coordinate STAT testing with a Bloodworks Lead Technical Coordinator, who will contact SPS to request expedited transport of a sample. Samples may be sent to Bloodworks 24/7.
  • Routine orders received after 14:00 may be held overnight and sent on the next courier run or Delivery Express shipment the following day.
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts(SO)
Frequency
Available STAT?
Yes (Certain tests may be performed STAT by arrangement with Bloodworks Northwest HLA Lab.)
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest
206-292-6500

921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations/Notes

Bloodworks Northwest HLA Immunogenetics Lab:

  • Phone: 206-689-6580
  • Fax: 206-689-6582
  • Laboratory staffed for questions: Monday - Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
  • After-Hours, Holidays, Weekends: Contact the Lead Technical Coordinator at (206) 817-7730

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

Placeholder mnemonic without billing. HLA test codes to be added by CAST upon receipt of Bloodworks Northwest orders.