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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: HLS 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 |
50 ml
50 ml |
14-20 ml
14-20 ml |
| Final Crossmatch |
Patient
Donor |
50 ml
50 ml |
14-20 ml
7-10 ml |
| Transplantation from a Deceased Donor |
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| Initial Evaluation |
Patient |
50 ml |
14-20 ml |
| Final Crossmatch |
Patient |
50 ml |
14-20 ml |
| Periodic Antibody Screening |
Patient |
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7-10 ml |
| Post-transplant - Antibody Testing |
Patient |
As requested by Immunogenetics Laboratory |
7-10 ml |
| Typing for Platelet Support |
Patient |
10 ml* |
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| Typing for HLA-single allele (ie: B27, B5701, DQB1*0602, A3, B51, etc.) |
Patient |
10 ml |
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* Patients with low wbc counts (<500) require larger volumes of blood. To determine the volume (ml) of blood required, divide 5,000 by the patient’s absolute wbc count.
- Anticoagulated blood may be drawn in ACD (solution A or B). (sodium heprin 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 Laboratory immediately after drawing, and must arrive within 24 hours.
- Samples are accepted Sunday (if drawn on Sunday) through Friday.
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