HLA Antibody Specificity

Description: 
Luminex© based assays to determine the the HLA specificity of the antibodies detected (single antigen beads HLA A, B, C, DRB1, DQB1, DQA1, DPB1, DPA1, DRB3/4/5)
Clinical details: 
HLA antibody specificity must be considered before transplantation because this will influence risk assesssment and clinical management
Related condition or disease: 
pre solid organ transplant
post solid organ transplant (DSA)
Reference range: 

0 - 100 none

Synonyms or keywords: 
HLA antibodies urgent DSA
Units: 
%cRF DSA - MFI
Department: 
Clinical Transplantation Department
Location: 
Guy's Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
5 ml Clotted blood
Call in advance: 
for urgent (same day) testing, please call 020 7188 1540
Turnaround time: 
2 weeks
Special sample instructions: 

none

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
UN3373 packaging
Time limit for extra tests: 
none
Contacts:
Clinical Transplantation Department at Guy's Hospital
Laboratory Enquiry: 020 7188 1540
Clinical Transplantation Department
Guy's Hospital
Borough Wing - 3rd Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Clinical Transplantation Laboratory at Guy's Hospital

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Last updated: 24/05/2018