Complement-fixing HLA Antibody Monitoring DSA
| Profile or Test Panel | Post Transplant Testing |
| Also Known as (Alias) | Donor-specific complement-fixing HLA Antibody, DSA-C1q |
| Indications | Solid Organ Post Transplant |
| Method | Flow Cytometry using microparticles (“beads”) coated with recombinant or soluble HLA antigens |
| Test Information | Purpose of the test is to monitor patients after transplant for the presence and level of complement-fixing antibodies to the donor’s HLA antigens. The test is semi-quantitative. |
| Sample Requirements | Clotted blood or Serum |
| Requested Volume | One 7-10 ml tube of clotted blood (red top) |
| Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | 2ml clotted blood |
| Shipping Information | Send sample at ambient temperature; must be received in lab within 10 days of blood draw
Send sample to: For additional information please see Ordering Information |
| Requisition Form | RFT- Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory |
| Transaction Code | 3083-21 |
| CPT Codes | 86834, 86835 |
| Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 5-7 business days |
| Report/ Results | Faxed or emailed based on institution preference |
