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Cytotoxicity Antibody Screen (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | Yes |
| Test code | ILCAS |
| Test group | HLA Antibody Testing |
| Performed by | Immunogenetics & Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Cytotoxicity |
| Collection Instructions | Fill Red top tube completely. If being collected with other antibody and or crossmatch testing, collect 2 tubes. Print out and submit an ITL Requisition with the sample. Click here for Form |
| Container type | Red top |
| Amount to Collect | 6 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 4 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 2 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed sample |
| Processing notes | Keep sample at Room Temperature, DO NOT refrigerate or centrifuge. |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | Quickscreen, PRA by Cytotoxicity |
| Stability | If kept at ambient temperature, can be good for up to72 hours |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday – Friday. Expected TAT for routine test is < 21 working days. |
| Reflex? | No |
| Additional information | This test is NOT for evaluation of transfusion-related fever or refractoriness to platelet transfusions (contact Blood Bank, 415-353-1313). |
| CPT coding | 86808 |
| Last Updated | 5/15/2013 8:57:07 AM |
| Entry Number | 1397 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667