Donor Specific Antibody (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Donor Specific Antibody (Blood)

Alternate Names	DSA
Test Code	CYTOX
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	These requests must be made using a Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service (VTIS) request form.
Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED specimens for this test. ADULT: 10 mL blood in a PLAIN tube CHILD: 2 mL blood into a PLAIN tube Package specimen in its own transport bag. A Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service (VTIS) request form must accompany these specimens.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SNG, S, CR, CRS
CSR Instructions	This test must be registered on its own laboratory number for billing purposes. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward the sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory with the original paperwork. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Please register the episode and scan the request form. Place the samples into the room temperature sendaway bucket with the original paperwork.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	VTIS (Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service)
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)