Test Code HLAABC (15484) HLA Class I A,B,C DNA Typing
Specimen Requirements
10 mL whole blood collected in an ACD-A (yellow-top) tube
SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING
A separate ACD (yellow-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube must be submitted for all HLA testing. If submitted with any other test requiring an ACD or EDTA tube, please submit a separate tube for this test. Do not open tube.
TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
PERFORMING LAB
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228