HLA Class 1(A,B,C) Typing (Sendout)

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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

Interpretation

Method

Molecular

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

10 mL blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tube

Forms & Requisitions
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Transport whole blood sample at ambient temperature.

Quantity
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)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest
206-292-6500

921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Other Locations/Notes

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