HLA Specimen Requirements
Please adhere to these instructions for sampling and labeling.
Requisition Form
- Download the requisition form here in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free here.
- Specimens should be sent with a completed requisition form for overnight delivery using proper handling techniques.
- Include completed HLA Laboratory requisition form with shipment.
- Call the laboratory at (877) 443-GENE (4363) upon shipping the specimens.
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 two yellow tope 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 ID number
- Recipient/donor relationship