Pathology Consultative Services
Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Allogen Laboratories—a department within Cleveland Clinic’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute—features more than 50 years of expertise in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing, crossmatching, and antibody determination.
Services include a complete testing menu and expert guidance for solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant programs supporting pre- and post-transplant patient needs.
Have a question or need assistance? Contact Allogen Laboratories at 216.444.6582 or coordinator@ccf.org.
Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Services
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Typing | Crossmatching | Antibody Determination
Solid Organ Transplant Support – Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Support – Molecular Testing
Comprehensive testing provides all of the information necessary to assist in a positive transplant outcome.
Allogen Laboratories is fully licensed and accredited by The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and certified according to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Specimen Information
Collection & Transport
Do not refrigerate blood specimens.
Send samples immediately after drawing to be received by Allogen Laboratories within 24 hours of collection.
Send Specimens to:
Cleveland Clinic
Allogen Laboratories – C100
10524 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
Contact Allogen Laboratories
216.444.6582
216.444.8261 (fax)
coordinator@ccf.org
Specimen Requirements
Initial Workup, Solid Organ recipient/donor
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Volume
6 mL (x3)
4 mL (x1)
Collection Tubes
(3) Red (No Additive) Serum Tubes, and
(1) Lavender K2EDTA Tube
Initial Workup, Bone Marrow recipient/donor
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Volume
4 mL
Collection Tube
(1) Lavender K2EDTA Tube
Engraftment / Chimerism
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Volume
10 mL
Collection Tube
(1) Yellow Glass Whole Blood Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD) Tube
Crossmatch
Patient
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Volume
6 mL
Collection Tube
(1) Red (No Additive) Serum Tube
Donor
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Volume
10 mL (x4)
Collection Tube
(4) Green Sodium Heparin Tubes
Antibody Testing
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Volume
6 mL (x3)
Collection Tube
(3) Red (No Additive) Serum Tube
Contact – Allogen Laboratories
For general laboratory questions, please contact Client Services.
Fast Results
Turnaround for most antibody testing is within 48 hours.
Expert Consultation
Our staff is available for consultation during any stage of diagnosis or treatment.
Flexible Billing Solutions
Options include third-party and client billing that can be customized to your needs.
Reporting Options
Concise, in-depth reports are available for each consultation.
Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Staff
Director, Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Laboratory Manager