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Cytotoxic antibodies

White whole blood

Test	Cytotoxic antibodies
Common Abbreviations	CYAB
Profile	NA
Tube type	White whole blood
Clinical Indication	Cytotoxic antibodies are predictors for acute graft rejection and for graft failure following renal transplantation.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Whole blood
Minimum Volume	4mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	2 - 4 weeks
Laboratory	Yorkshire Regional Immunology Service St James's University Hospital Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4579
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

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York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

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