HLA Living Donor Initial Screen, Recipient (Sendout)

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General Information

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

Indication: Solid organ transplant.

    Test Information: Bloodworks NW HLA placeholder code for initial evaluation of potential recipients for living donor transplant. Samples submitted to the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory are tested for a routine Lymphocyte Crossmatch and/or HLA Antibody Specificity, as needed. This panel may include Bloodworks NW tests: 0000-00VX (virtual crossmatch), 3088-00 (routine lymphocyte crossmatch), and/or 3083-16 (HLA Antibody Specificity), as appropriate.

      Additional Ordering Guidance: Do not order this test for deceased donor transplants. See alternate placeholder HLA Antibody Initial Screen (Sendout) [RHLASC].

      References

      Bloodworks Northwest Profile Information: Initial Evaluation of Recepient for Living Donor Transplant

      Synonyms
      0000-00LDS, 0000-00VX, 3083-16, 3088-00, Living donor transplant
      Components
      Code Name
      RHLCOM HLA Antibody Order Status

      Interpretation

      Method

      3088-00: Flow Cytometry technique; 3083-16: Flow Cytometry using microparticles (“beads”) coated with recombinant or soluble HLA antigens.

      Reference Range
      See individual components
      References

      Bloodworks Northwest Profile Information: Initial Evaluation of Recepient for Living Donor Transplant

      Ordering & Collection

      Specimen Type
      Blood
      Collection

      3 x 10 mL Yellow Top (ACD) and 1 x 10 mL Red top tubes

      Handling Instructions

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

      Quantity
      Requested: 30 mL whole blood in Yellow ACD tubes and 10 mL blood in Red Top (clot) tube
      Minimum: 30 mL whole blood in Yellow ACD tubes and 10 mL blood in Red Top (clot) tube

      Processing

      Receiving Instructions

      Store and transport samples at ambient temperature.

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

        • Bloodworks NW HLA Test: 0000-LDS
        • 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
        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)

        Billing & Coding

        Billing Comments

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