The following tests will be performed on a Renal Transplant Recipient (please note that the individual tests must be written on the request form).

PHASE 1 : INITIAL TESTING

• Blood Group
• HBsAg, HBsAb, HBcAb
• Hep C Ab (PCR if positive)
• HTLV
• HIV
• HSV
• CMV
• EBV
• VZV
• Syphilis

 PHASE 2 : CONFIRMATION TESTING

• HLA Tissue Typing/Cross Match 

 PHASE 3 : CYTOXIC ANTIBODIES

• Cytotoxic Antibodies

For this testing, the following is required:

PHASE 1:

2 x Serum (white top)

1 x EDTA (pink)

PHASE 2 :

3 x ACD (yellow)

1 x Serum (white top)

PHASE 3

1 x Serum (white top)