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Test Code PPTIM Pre/Post Transplant Monitoring

Important Note

To request STAT testing, please send a text message to pager #8161 and/or email the lab at #HLA-TIILLAB@uchospitals.edu.

Specimens received in the laboratory after 11:30AM are considered as received the next business day.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Whole Blood

Turnaround Time

4 business days ?�or less

Test Includes

HLA antibody
testing (PRA/ID) for antibody monitoring. Titers may
be
included if deemed necessary (at additional charge).

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Volume

16 mL

Offsite Collection Instructions

Preferred volume may require multiple red tops be drawn.

Ship at room temperature.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Preferred volume may require multiple red tops be drawn.

STAT Turnaround Time

4 business days  or less

Fee Code

77862 or  77864 (plus 77866 or 77868  as required
for
result resolution)

Synonyms

HLA Ab
PRA

Container/Tube

Red tops

Specimen Minimum Volume

6 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday – Friday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Available

CPT

86828 (PRA)
or 86830 and 86831 (ID);
plus 86832 and/or 86833 as required for
result resolution

Method Name

Solid phase

Reference Values

Interpretive report

Pediatric Volume

6 mL

Transport Instructions

Preferred volume may require multiple red tops be drawn.

Ship at room temperature.

Test Components

HLA antibody
testing (PRA/ID) for antibody monitoring. Titers
may
be
included if deemed necessary?�(at additional charge).

Methodology

Solid phase

Synonyms/Key Search Words

HLA Ab
PRA