The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Donor Specific Antibody Screening/DSA

Donor Specific Antibody Screening/DSA

To test for presence of HLA antibodies to donor relevant antigens. Should only be performed on patients who have had a transplant.

Tube Serum (no gel)
ID 31909
Availability Monday - Friday
Additional Information Urgent requests should be discussed with the H&I Consultant.
Turn Around 2 days
Send to Transplant & Cellular Immunology,
Level 09, Gledhow Wing,
St James's Hospital,
Leeds LS9 7TF
Contact https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/histocompatibility-and-immunogenetics/
Advice https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/histocompatibility-and-immunogenetics/
Collection Con No restrictions.
Samples in serum gel or EDTA tubes cannot be tested.
Frequency Weekdays before 11am. Not available out of hours.
Sample REQ Blood
IP Acute TAT 2 days
IP Routine TAT 2 days
ICE Codes Available on Transplant Immunology ICE pages only. Reason for request will be required.