Laboratory Medicine Program

HLA Antibody Screening and ID
(HLA AB ID, PRA)

Clinical Decription:
Used to identify HLA antibodies present in a patient’s serum, typically for transplantation or the transfusion of HLA-matched platelets in refractory patients.

Method: Luminex

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Serum
Volume: 3.0 mL (minimum: 3.0 mL)

Shipping: If >24 hrs, ship frozen at -20C

Special Instructions: Collect in a container tube with no additive (Red or Gold serum separator). Send samples within 24 hrs between RT and 4C. If sent after 24 hrs Samples should be centrifuged, aliquotted, frozen at -20C and shipped on ice Monday - Thursday. Please see link to requisitions if ordering from outside of UHN.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday to Friday before 1300.

Turnaround Time: 10 Business days

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227