HLA Class I Antibody Screen (PRA) - Cytotoxicity
- Synonyms: PRA
- LIS Mnemonic: HLAFCT1
Collect
Red (No additive)
Volume Required
5ml
Minimum Required
4ml; Patients <20kg- 3ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
72 hrs
Unacceptable conditions
Samples older than 72 hours. Mislabeled samples: Samples must be labeled with at least two different identifiers, date & time of collection, and collector's signature.
Days Performed
Monday- Friday (7:30AM- 5:00PM)
Reported
5 days
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
86807
Methodology
Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC) - Frozen Cell Tray
Remarks
If patient has received transfusion(s) within two weeks prior to specimen collection, please notify the lab. It is recommended that antibody screening be performed again two weeks following any transfusion.
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