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All samples must be sent to the Blood Center in a sealed, leak-proof container marked with a biohazard sticker to comply with OSHA safety standards. Also mark "ATTN: HLA LAB".
| Category |
Sample From |
Anticoagulated Blood (ACD yellow top) |
Clotted Blood (red top) |
| Kidney Transplantation from a Living Donor |
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| Initial Evaluation |
Patient
Potential Donors |
30cc
30cc |
2
1 |
| Final Crossmatch |
Patient
Donor |
30cc
30cc |
2
1 |
| Transplantation from a Deceased Donor |
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| Initial Evaluation |
Patient |
30cc |
2 |
| Final Crossmatch |
Patient |
30cc |
2 |
| Periodic Antibody Screening |
Patient |
|
1 |
| Post-transplant - Antibody Testing |
Patient |
If requested by Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory |
1 |
| Typing for Platelet Support |
Patient |
10cc |
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| Typing for HLA-single allele (ie: B27, B5701, DQB1*0602, A3, B51, etc.) |
Patient |
10cc |
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- Anticoagulated blood may be drawn in ACD (solution A or B). (sodium heparin is also acceptable)
- Do not use lithium heparin or ACD solution C.
- Do not draw clotted samples in serum separator tubes.
- Do not refrigerate samples or place on ice.
- Samples should be sent to the Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory immediately after drawing, for arrival within 24 hours.
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