Pseudonyms
Tissue Typing HLA Antigens, HLA Typing including - HLAB27, HLADQ (Coeliac tissue typing), B57 (Abacavir hypersensitivity) & DRW2, HLA Genotyping
Collection Requirements
2 x 8.5 ml ACD blood (minimun) - 10 to 20mL
Tube Colour
Yellow
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
HaematologyReference Interval
Refer to Report issued by ARCBS (VTIS)
Reference Laboratory
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria - Victorian Transplantation And Immunogenetics Service (VTIS) 100-154 Batman Street, West Melbourne, Vic 3003. tel 03 9694 0354
Fee
AUD $93 not Medicare rebatable OR $102 not Medicare rebatable
Notes
The patient diagnosis and relevant clinical notes must be clearly indicated for Tissue Typing HLA Antigen testing.
Test code: HLATY
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