Test directory: HLA Ab Screen and ID

Ordering Code 7109
Test Name HLA Ab Screen and ID
Alias Monthly HLA AB testing
HLA Antibody Screen and ID
Cytotoxic Ab Screen and ID
Monthly Ab Screen (Class I & II)
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container No Additive, Glass (Red)
Optimum Volume 7 mL
Collection Instructions Draw full tube
If ordered with HLA Ab ID, Class I & II, HLA Single Ag Ab
ID, Class I and/or HLA Single Ag Ab ID, Class II, then draw one 7 mL No Additive (Clear-red) tube for all tests.
Handling Instructions Do NOT centrifuge specimen
PSC: Send specimen and paperwork to Central Lab Send Out (SO)
Central SO: Deliver specimen and paperwork to Hawaii Cellular Therapy & Transplant Laboratory (HCTTL). HCTTL contact info: 547-6127 (office hours) or 391-4191 or 392-0095 (after hours), Fax: 595-7078
Central AP: If specimen is received after SO area is closed, then REFRIGERATE specimen till the next morning
All QMC collected specimens need to be sent STAT to HCTTL.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen, Hemolyzed, Heparinized, Specimen older than stability limits, Under filled tube, Labelled incorrectly,
Plastic Red Top Tube with additive received
Avail. Stat NO
Methodology Serology and PCR - Molecular Class I & Class II
Reference Lab  Eurofins, Donor and Product Testing

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
HLA Ab Screen and ID ALL See report.