Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect HLA antibodies for solid organ and stem cell transplantation.
Mnemonic
HLA ABSCN
Methodology
Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 mL serum to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. (Min. 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 2 years
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Background Information for HLA Antibody Detection:
Purpose: To detect HLA Class I IgG antibody.
Analytical Sensitivity & Specificity: More sensitive than conventional lymphocyte cytotoxicity procedures.
Limitations: Only detects IgG antibody isotype; IgM antibody not detected
Test Results: Results are reported as panel reactive (PRA) present or absent and do not provide a specificity.
Compliance Category
Not Applicable
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86828
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0095858 | HLA Antibody Screen Interpretation | 62364-5 |
2002804 | HLA Class I Antibody | 72322-1 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Histocompatibility testing
- Tissue typing
HLA Antibody Detection