Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

This test requires it's OWN collection tube.
Send specimen in original container.

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)
Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Information: 

Collect 6.0 mL of whole blood into a serum separator tube (preferred). This test requires it's own collection tube and the specimen should be submitted in the original container. NOTE: tube can be shared with other HLA testing.

Transport Information: 

Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and then centrifuge and refrigerate. Specimens may be received unspun if collected in red top or lavender tube. Send original tube.