Orderable Test Codes

LAB2118 (Endothelial Cell Crossmatch)
LAB2119 (Endothelial Cell CXM - Kidney)

CPT Codes

86825

Synonyms

  • EC Crossmatch
  • Endothelial Cell Crossmatch
  • HLA

Test Includes

Testing patient serum against a panel of endothelial cells to determine specificity of non-HLA antibodies in the serum

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Immunogenetics Center

Performing Section

Immunogenetics

Availability

Monday through Friday, 0800-1700

Turnaround Time

15 days

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Use

To determine if the patient has anti-endothelial cell antibodies .

Patient Preparation

Draw specimen before hemodialysis of patient.

Specimen Type

Peripheral blood

Container

Red

Collection Instructions

Deliver to Specimen Processing

Volume

10 mL blood (5 mL serum)

Minimum Volume

5 mL blood (2 mL serum)
Pediatric 1 mL blood (0.5 mL serum)

Stability

Keep blood at room temperature and transport samples as soon as possible after collection.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

Causes for Rejection

Specimen grossly hemolyzed
Improper labeling of tubes or requisition
Specimen arriving in the laboratory after 48 hours

Reference Range

Negative or Positive
Test Information

Orderable Test Codes

LAB2118 (Endothelial Cell Crossmatch)
LAB2119 (Endothelial Cell CXM - Kidney)

CPT Codes

86825

Synonyms

  • EC Crossmatch
  • Endothelial Cell Crossmatch
  • HLA

Test Includes

Testing patient serum against a panel of endothelial cells to determine specificity of non-HLA antibodies in the serum

Performing Laboratory / Facility

UCLA Immunogenetics Center

Performing Section

Immunogenetics

Availability

Monday through Friday, 0800-1700

Turnaround Time

15 days

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Use

To determine if the patient has anti-endothelial cell antibodies .

Patient Preparation

Draw specimen before hemodialysis of patient.
Specimen Collection and Handling

Specimen Type

Peripheral blood

Container

Red

Collection Instructions

Deliver to Specimen Processing

Volume

10 mL blood (5 mL serum)

Minimum Volume

5 mL blood (2 mL serum)
Pediatric 1 mL blood (0.5 mL serum)

Stability

Keep blood at room temperature and transport samples as soon as possible after collection.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

Causes for Rejection

Specimen grossly hemolyzed
Improper labeling of tubes or requisition
Specimen arriving in the laboratory after 48 hours
Result Interpretation

Reference Range

Negative or Positive