HLA Donor Crossmatch

Test Name

HLA Donor Crossmatch

Alternate Description

(DFXM) Specimen collection for transplant donor sample

LIS Code

DFXM

Lab Section

Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory

Fluid Type

Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Yellow top tube (ACD, Solution A) and Non Gel Red Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

40 ml in 4 Yellow top tubes and 7 ml in Red top tube

Summary Test Name

HLA Donor Crossmatch

Special Handling Instructions

Test must be scheduled in advance with HLA lab.

Specimen Stability

48 hours

Minimum Volume

20 ml (Yellow top tube), 3 ml (Red top tube)

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

No

Additional Test Information

Test to be ordered on Living Donors only