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TYPE | VOLUME | TEMPERATURE | INSTRUCTIONS |
PRIMARY | ||||
1 | Whole Blood EDTA | 5 (3) mL | Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 7 Day(s) |
Medium resolution HLA antigen typing for disease associations or initial screening prior to enrollment in a transplant program. |
Heparinized whole blood is not acceptable. Do not freeze.
Refrigerated whole blood acceptable but not preferred. Ship by overnight courier to arrive at Specialty within one week of collection. Specimens will be stabilized upon departmental receipt. |