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. |
