Test Code HLARENALTR HLA Organ Recipient Evaluation
Specimen Requirements
4 (Four) - 10 mL whole blood collected in an ACD-A (yellow-top) tube
1- 10 ml red top (glass)
SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING
A separate ACD (yellow-top) or red top tube must be submitted for all HLA testing. If submitted with any other test requiring an ACD or red top 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: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
PERFORMING LAB
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
2600 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103