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Donor Specific Antibodies (PRA) - transplant recipient-15148

Test info

Test name:

Donor Specific Antibodies (PRA) - transplant recipient

Test number:

15148

Excellian order number:

LAB15148

Abbreviation:

DSA

Alternate names:

DSA
Donor Specific Antibody - Antileukocyte Antibody (PRA) IgG
PRA, Donor Specific Antibody
PRADSA

Useful for:

This test is for solid organ post-transplant patients.

Limitations:

This order is for Affiliate Hospitals and Allina Health providers only

Specimen

Patient preparation information:

This test is for transplant patients only

Specimen type:

Whole Blood

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL x 2

Volume:

14 mL

Minimum volume:

3 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8-10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Required forms/information:

Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory request (M Health)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred)

Refrigerated (OK)

Reason for rejection:

Gross hemolysis

Immunosuppression drug interaction

Performance

Performing lab:

M Health Fairview Reference Laboratories (LAB6445)); R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

7 days

Method:

Luminex solid phase assay

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

See report

Billing

CPT codes:

86832, 86833

Tracking

Date created:

08/15/2023

Revised date:

10/04/2023

Review date:

09/19/2023