HLA antibody screen and specificity
To test for presence/absence of HLA antibodies in potential transplant patients. Should only be performed on patients awaiting a transplant.
| Tube | Serum (No Gel) |
|---|---|
| ID | 12833 |
| Availability | Monday - Friday |
| Turn Around | 28 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 received in serum gel or EDTA tubes cannot be tested. |
| Frequency | Weekdays |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| IP Acute TAT | 28 days |
| IP Routine TAT | 28 days |
| ICE Codes | Available on Transplant ICE pages only |
