Test Code LAB3179 HLA Typing FHCC
Clinical System Name
HLA Typing FHCC
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red AND Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: See note
Minimum Vol: Sample requirements may vary. Call the FHCC HLA Lab at (206) 606-7700 for information when scheduling test.
Note: Prior to collection, the disease-based team should e-mail mail BMTIntake@seattlechildrens.org with patient identifiers for patient requiring HLA testing. Once received, BMT Intake team will perform patient screening, place external referral orders, and communicate with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) teams according to Job Aid: RNC Flow for HLA Only Orders at FHCC, 14216. FHCC is then able to place internal orders to the FHCC Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory (CIL) to process the typing.
For collection, the collecting RN should call FHCC CIL at (206) 606-7700 if the required lab volumes are not listed on the paper lab requisition. Green top tubes with powdered Na Heparin are okay to use. A Fred Hutch Requisition for HLA Testing should be completed and sent to Seattle Children’s Main Lab with sample(s).
Upon approval from FHCC, buccal swabs can be obtained from the SCH Main Lab. Please call the Central Processing Area (CPA) at ext. 7-2727 to acquire FHCC buccal swabs.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold SST
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Verify that the sample is labeled with the first and last name of the person from whom it was obtained and the date of collection. Give blood and FHCC Requisition For HLA Testing form to Send Outs.
Off-site Collection: Verify that the requisition is complete. Only fill out the phlebotomist verification section. If the requisition is not complete, page the ordering provider. Call the HLA Lab for specimen requirements and Send Outs with other questions.
Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood | Room temp |
3 d |
Refrigerated | N | |
Frozen |
N |
Performing Laboratory
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory
188 E. Blaine St. Suite 250
Specimens: Room 2120
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone Number: (206) 606-7700
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
HLA Typing FHCC; Tissue Typing
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | Cannot be drawn on Saturdays, or on Fridays after 1200 | 30 d |
Methodology
Method: None Specified
Analytical Volume: Call FHCC HLA Lab for minimum volumes at (206) 606-7700.
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
Reference Test Name: | N/A |
Reference Test Number: |
N/A |
Instructions: |
Verify specimen labeling. Check Fred Hutch Requisition for HLA Testing forms for completeness; correct if necessary. Scan the original to Send Outs and send the original form with the blood/swabs to the FHCC CIL/ HLA Lab. |