Pathology

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Isohaemagglutinin titre

Ordering information:

Typically requested in a patient likely to undergo ABO incompatible renal transplant.

Alternate names:

Anti A titre, Anti B titre, Anti-A, Anti-B

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ISOHGT

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Pink EDTA (6mL)

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 mL

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

A Blood Group and Antibody screen should be performed by Eastern Health Pathology in conjunction with this request ( in order to check for other antibodies and allow reporting of isohaemagglutinin titre ). Blood samples should be held and transported at 4 deg C. Samples can be held ( at 4 deg C ) for up to 3 days before dispatch.

Laboratory Notes:

Isohaemagglutinin titre may be requested in organ transplant patients as a base line test and at different times post transplant. The test refers to the titre of any of anti A and anti B in serum. Each individual produces different quantities of these antibodies. In Renal transplant patients ( given non ABO matched organs ) a rise from baseline isohaemagglutinin titre may prompt clinical intervention.

External Laboratory:

Austin Pathology

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