Lymphocytotoxicity T and B Cell Crossmatch
- Synonyms: Lymphocytotoxicity Crossmatch (EPIC),HLA Crossmatch, CDC Crossmatch
- LIS Mnemonic: HLACXM
Collect
Recipient: Red top and Yellow tops (ACD); Donor: Yellow tops
Volume Required
Recipient: 7ml (Red top) and 20-30ml (ACD); Donor: 20-25ml (ACD)
Minimum Required
3ml (Red top) and 10ml (ACD); Donor: 20-25ml (ACD)
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
24 hrs
Unacceptable conditions
Samples older than 24 hours. 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
Immediately
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
86805 (x2), 86806 (x2)
Methodology
Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC)Crossmatch -T and B Cells
Remarks
If the patient has received transfusion(s) within two weeks prior to specimen collection, please notify the lab. It is recommended that antibody screening and crossmatching be performed again two weeks following any transfusion.
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