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Anti-Leukocyte Antibodies (PRA) - transplant donor or recipient-4773

Test info

Test name:

Anti-Leukocyte Antibodies (PRA) - transplant donor or recipient

Test number:

4773

Excellian order number:

86807.3

Abbreviation:

PRA

Alternate names:

PRAIGG
Anti-Leukocyte Antibodies for Solid Organ Donors
PRA/PRA - ELISA Screen
PRA Single Antigen, IgG Antibody

Tests included:

Class I and Class II PRA Single Antigen, IgG

Useful for:

This test is for solid organ pre-transplant patients.

For testing that is not transplant-related, see Neutrophil associated Abs

Limitations:

This order is for Affiliate Hospitals and Allina Health providers only

Specimen

Patient preparation information:

This test is for transplant patients only

Collect specimen prior to dialysis. Do not collect specimen if patient has received IVIG, OKT3 or Campath recently; these drugs may case false positive results. Inform lab if patient has received anti-thymoglobulin. Lab must remove serum prior to testing.

Specimen type:

Whole Blood

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL x 2

Volume:

14 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Required forms/information:

Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory request (M Health)

BMT request form (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 (LAB6447): 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:

08/26/2011

Revised date:

10/30/2023

Review date:

09/19/2023