Please adhere to these instructions for sampling and labeling.

Before the Specimen is Drawn

• Call the laboratory at (877) 443-GENE (4363) to schedule testing.

Drawing and Storing Specimen for Shipment

• 5-10 cc of blood should be drawn and immediately transferred into 1 yellow top tubes (ACD Solution A) and one red top tube.
• Mix well by inverting tubes several times.
• Store specimen at room temperature.
• Include completed HLA Laboratory requisition form with shipment.

Labeling Specimen: Please label each sample with the following information:

• Date blood was drawn
• Name, birthday, race and patient’s I.D. number
• Recipient/donor relationship

Requistion Form

• Specimens should be sent with a completed requisition form for overnight delivery using proper handling techniques.
• Include completed HLA Laboratory requsition form with shipment.
• Call the laboratory at (877) 443-GENE (4363) upon shipping the specimens.

Requisition Form
Download the requisition form here in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free here.