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T&B-Cell Crossmatch by Flow Cytometry (For Donor)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | Yes |
| Test code | ILTXFD |
| Test group | HLA Crossmatching |
| Performed by | Immunogenetics & Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Cytotoxicity (AHG) |
| Collection Instructions | Fill ACD (Yellow) top tube completely. If being collected with other crossmatch testing and HLA typing, collect 8 tubes. Specimens must be received in the lab before 1000 Friday – do NOT draw between 0900 Friday and 0900 Sunday. Print out and submit an ITL Requisition with the sample. Click here for Form |
| Container type | Yellow top (ACD) x6 |
| Amount to Collect | 50 mL blood |
| Sample type | ACD anticoagulated whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 50 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 4 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Specimen > 48 hours |
| Processing notes | Keep sample at Room Temperature, DO NOT refrigerate or centrifuge. |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | T&B-Cell Crossmatch by Flow |
| Stability | If kept at ambient temperature, can be good for up to 48 hours |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday – Friday. Expected TAT for routine test is < 5 working days. |
| Reflex? | No |
| CPT coding | 86825 x2 |
| Last Updated | 5/22/2013 1:20:15 PM |
| Entry Number | 1419 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667