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General
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Clinical Use:
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To screen patients on bone marrow, renal, cardiac and liver transplant programs and transfusion dependent patients for the presence of pre-existing anti-HLA antibodies. Donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies may be associated with transplant rejection. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Antibodies to Tissue Antigens (HLA), Current Serum, Donor Specific Antibody (HLA) , HLA Class I & II Antibody, Lymphocyte Alloantibody, Lymphocyte Antibody, Lymphocytotoxic Antibody, Single Antigen Bead Assay, |
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Code:
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IHAB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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DO NOT CONFUSE WITH HLA TYPING OR HLA ANTIGEN.
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2mL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Immunogenetics Serology |
Immunology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8006 |
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Last Updated : 26-03-2025 09:40 |