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HLA, Hold for Possible Luminex Testing
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| Test Code(s): |
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LUHOLD / HCLUHOLD
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| CPT Code(s): |
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None
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Patient Preparation: |
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If patient is on dialysis, draw specimen pre-anticoagulation.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 1 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.1 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately. Separate serum from clot if potential for hemolysis exists. Transport at room temperature or on coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens greater than 3 days old and grossly hemolyzed samples are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days (serum)
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Interpretation
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| Additional Information: |
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No testing performed. This is intended to order a serum sample during recipient desensitization for potential future testing. Specimen will be retained in the laboratory at -70° C for 12 months.
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