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Luminex Flow - HLA Antibody Investigation

Source Blood
Mnemonic HLA LMX
Specimen Requirements 2 x 5 mL red top. NOT SST.
Specimen Handling

PSC/RRL: Centrifuge, pour off serum and transport on ice to DSC.

Important: If collected after last courier run, store serum frozen on site. Send to DSC on first morning run.

Extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off serum and freeze serum prior to transportation to DSC.

Additional Information Note: PathNet labels will indicate "LUTSCR" and "LUBSCR".
Testing Location Tissue Typing
Testing Frequency Quarterly for renals or as required.
Alternate Name(s) T-cell HLA Antibody, Cytotoxic Antibody
Reference Interval


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