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Test Code PRHLA-UPMC UPMC Pre-Transplant HLA Typing 

Important Note

Specimens are ONLY collected at General Laboratory

DO NOT SPIN

Performing Laboratory

General Hospital Laboratory                   304-388-6244             

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood - 1-10 mL Plain Red Top Tube and 4- ACD Yellow Top Tubes

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, transported and stored

Storage and Stability

Maintain Specimen at Room Temperature

Specimen Processing

Place chart sticker on specimen with the following information:                                                 

Patient's First and Last Name and Collection Date and Time.

 

Send the specimen to General Laboratory. General Labortory will then package the specimen ensuring the correct labeling and hold the specimen until the next business day or as instructed otherwise.The specimen will be shipped by US Mail to UPMC. 

For questions: The Transplant Coordinator can be reached 24 hours 7 days per week by calling the answering service at 304-388-7823. The answering service will then page the on call coordinator.