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Test Code HLAPRA HLA Percent Reactive Antibody (PRA) Class I & Class II [Transplant]

Important Note

Specimen needs its own tube. Send in original tube. If collected in a RED, please send tube unspun. For SST, follow the instructions below.

 

Testing is performed at Pathology Laboratory in Des Moines, IA

Additional Codes

 Test ID
HLAPRA

EPIC Test ID
LAB2248

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)

Collection Information: 

Collect 5.0 mL of whole blood into a serum separator tube (preferred). This test requires it's own collection tube.

Transport Information: 

Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes and then centrifuge and refrigerate. Specimens may be received unspun if collected in red top - DO NOT SPIN RED TOP TUBES. Send original tube.

Specimen Volume

Minimum Sample Volume:

3.0 mL

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

30 days - Preferred

Ambient Stability: 

30 days

Report Availability

Performed: 

Monthly and on STAT request

Analytical Time: 

30-60 days or 24 hours for STAT

CPT Codes

86832; 86833