HLA Living Donor Initial Screen, Donor (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
HLA Living Donor Initial Screen, Donor (Sendout)
Lab Code
RLDSCD
Epic Name
HLA Living Donor Initial Screen, Donor (Sendout)
External Test Id
0000-00LD
Description

Indications: Solid organ transplant.

    Test Information: Bloodworks Northwest HLA placeholder code for initial evaluation of potential donors for living donor transplantation. Samples submitted to the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory will be tested for HLA Class I & II (A, B, C, DR, DQ, DP) Typing, and ABO group/Rh type. This panel includes Bloodworks NW Tests 3084-06 (HLA Class I & II Typing) and 3103-03 (ABO Rh, Donor), with potential reflex to 3118-00 (Single Antigen, A1 Lectin) for blood group A and AB donors only.

    References

    Bloodworks Profile Information: Initial Evaluation of Recipient and Potential Donor(s) for Living Renal Donor Transplant

    Synonyms
    0000-00LD, 3084-06, 3103-03, 3118-00
    Components
    Code Name
    RHLCOY HLA Antibody Order Status

    Interpretation

    Method

    3084-06: Molecular typing; 3118-00, if performed: Standard test tube methodology, Hemagglutination.

    Reference Range
    See individual components

    Ordering & Collection

    Specimen Type
    Blood
    Collection

    5 x 10 mL blood in YELLOW (ACD) TOP tubes

    Note: Tubes must be filled completely and the collection date and time should be written on the specimen labels.

    Forms & Requisitions
    Handling Instructions

    Outside Laboratories: This test is for use solely with UW Medicine transplant protocols.

    Quantity
    Requested: 50 mL whole blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tubes
    Minimum: 50 mL whole blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tubes

    Processing

    Receiving Instructions

    Store and transport samples at ambient temperature.

      Sendouts (UW-MT/HMC) and FHCC SPS:

      • Bloodworks NW HLA Test: 0000-00LD
      • Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 603; Worksheet: UBWHLA/HBWHLA/FBWHLA or other location-specific worksheet group]
      • Send sample(s) with a copy of the Bloodworks Northwest HLA Requisition or the EPIC requisition (must indicate the test or panel 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 biohazard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
      • Send routine samples via scheduled DLMP Courier pickups or Delivery Express according to the site’s preferred transportation method.

      Stability: Ambient.

      Misc Sendout

      Performance

      Lab Department
      Sendouts BWNW Lab (AB)(BWAB)
      Frequency
      Performed: Monday through Friday. Reported: 7 business days from sample receipt at Bloodworks NW HLA Lab.
      Available STAT?
      Yes, only by arrangement with Bloodworks Northwest HLA Lab. Call (206) 689-6580 (or 206-817-7730 after hours) for approval.
      Performing Location(s)
      Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
      206-689-6580

      921 Terry Ave
      6th Floor
      Seattle, WA 98104

      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
      Fax: 206-689-6582

      Billing & Coding

      Billing Comments

      Placeholder mnemonic without billing. See individual tests for CPT coding information.