Test Code HTW Heart Transplant Workup
Specimen and Container/Tube
Whole Blood
Test Includes
Class I and Class II molecular typing and
HLA antibody
testing (PRA/ID). Additional antibody
identification
testing
will be reflexed when necessary (at additional
charge).
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Volume
40 mL
Offsite Collection Instructions
See onsite collection.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Specimen Type Additional Details:
- Minimum 3 Yellow top tubes (ACD-Solution A) and 2
Red top tubes
Turnaround Time Additional Details:
- Low resolution typing = 4 business days
-
HLA antibody
PRA/ID = 7
business days
Fee Code
77870, 77864, 77865
Synonyms
HLA
Container/Tube
Light yellow top with ACD-Solution
A
and Red top
Specimen Minimum Volume
32 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
CPT
81370, 86830, 86831; plus 86832 and/or 86833 as required for
result resolution
Method Name
Molecular typing: NGA and/or
rSSOP;
HLA antibody
testing: Solid Phase
Reference Values
Interpretive report
Pediatric Volume
32 mL
Transport Instructions
See onsite collection.
Test Components
Class I and Class II molecular typing and
HLA
antibody
testing (PRA/ID).
Additional antibody
identification
testing
will be reflexed when necessary (at additional
charge).
Methodology
Molecular typing: NGA and/or
rSSOP;
HLA
antibody
testing: Solid Phase
Synonyms/Key Search Words
HLA