HLA Class 1(A,B,C) Typing (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- HLA Class 1(A,B,C) Typing (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RHABC
- Epic Ordering
- HLA Class 1 (A,B,C) Typing (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 3084-00
- Description
Indications: HLA Typing Platelet Support or Diagnostic Testing.
Test Information: Using Molecular typing methods to identify alleles of the HLA A, B and C genes. Assignment is at the low resolution level.
Ordering Note: A call-back number must be included for all STAT orders. Enter contact information in the Epic order comments or on the Bloodworks Northwest Requisition.
- Forms & Requisitions
- Synonyms
- 3084-00
- Components
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Code Name RHABCR HLA Class 1(A,B,C) Typing Rslt (Sendout) S2HABC HLA Class 1(A,B,C) Typing Testing Lab
Interpretation
- Method
Molecular
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
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10 mL blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tube
- Forms & Requisitions
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Transport whole blood sample at ambient temperature.
- Quantity
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requested: 10 mL whole blood (Yellow ACD)
minimum: 7 mL whole blood (Yellow ACD)
Processing
- Processing
Maintain and transport whole blood at ambient temperature.
Send sample(s) to Bloodworks Northwest via courier with a completed Bloodworks Northwest requisition or Epic requisition.
- Package sample(s) with the associated requisition in a biohazard bag (one patient per bag). Orders received with multiple patient samples/requisitions in the same biozard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
- STAT orders should be transported to Bloodworks Northwest as received.
- Providers may coordinate STAT testing with a Bloodworks Lead Technical Coordinator, who will contact SPS to request expedited transport of a sample. Samples may be sent to Bloodworks 24/7.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Sendouts (SO)
- Performing Location(s)
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Sendout Bloodworks Northwest
206-292-6500921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104 - Other Locations/Notes
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Bloodworks Northwest HLA Immunogenetics Lab:
- Phone: 206-689-6580
- Fax: 206-689-6582
- Laboratory staffed for questions: Monday - Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
- After-Hours, Holidays, Weekends: Contact the Lead Technical Coordinator at (206) 817-7730
- Frequency
- Performed: Monday - Friday. TAT: 7 business days.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 81372
- LOINC
- 13303-3
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4816