| HLA Antibody Test (8000101622, LAB001299) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | HLA AB TEST |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Blood |
| Container: | 10mL red top (no additive) SST tube may also be used if red top is not available |
| Minimum Volume: | 7mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Room temperature. Do not refrigerate. |
| Specimen Preparation: | Routine Venipuncture |
| Stability: | Deliver immediately to Tissue Antigen Laboratory or Laboratory Services specimen management. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Incorrect tube, incorrect label, hemolyzed sample. |
| Reference Range: | N/A |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 14 days; STAT: 1 day; ASAP: 5 days |
| Methodology: | Luminex Microbead Assay |
| Performed: | Analysis of patient sera against panel of HLA molecules attached to microbeads for anti-HLA antibody detection and/or identification. |
| Lab: | Tissue Antigen Laboratory |
| Synonyms: | PRA, PRA X, TAL, HLA, Donor Specific Antibodies, DSA, HLA Antibody |
| Clinical Indication: | Detection and/or Identification of anti-HLA antibodies (Class I and/or Class II.) Transplant candidate (pre-transplant or post-transplant) |
| Patient Preparation : | Predialysis (if applicable) |
| CPT 4 Code: | 86829(screen), 86830(ID-Class I), 86831(ID-Class II), 86832(Single Antigen and/or C1q Class I), 86833(Single Antigen and/or C1q Class II) |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |