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HLA Crossmatch & Compatibility Testing

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Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name	Test role	Sample type	Turnaround	Price
Abortion Panel Anti-HLA Antibodies Test	First-line screen	2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube, 6 mL (4 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.	1 Week Approximately 1 week.	KSh 44,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test	First-line screen	3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.	10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days.	KSh 30,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test	First-line screen	3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.	10–12 Days	KSh 17,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test	First-line screen	3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.	Timing on request	KSh 30,000
HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch Test	First-line screen	Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. A doctor’s prescription on letterhead with a stamp and recipient photograph is required.	Timing on request	KSh 5,500
HLA DSA Donor Specific IgG Antibodies Class I II Test	First-line screen	Blood or serum.	10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days.	KSh 26,000
HLA Mixed Antibody Screen PRA Class I II MICA Test	First-line screen	3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from one Serum Separator Tube (SST). Only the recipient sample is required.	Timing on request	KSh 24,000
HLA T B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch Test	First-line screen	Recipient: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Donor: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 3 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.	Timing on request	KSh 20,000
HLA T B Cell Lymphocyte Crossmatch Test	First-line screen	Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. Collect recipient specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis. Ship donor sample refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.	Timing on request	KSh 20,000
Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity CDC Crossmatch	First-line screen	Recipient's serum (blood sample). Donor's lymphocytes (cells) are also required, typically provided by the transplant center.	Timing on request	KSh 20,000

First-line screen

Abortion Panel Anti-HLA Antibodies Test

Sample type: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube, 6 mL (4 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround: 1 Week Approximately 1 week.
Price: KSh 44,000

First-line screen

HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test

Sample type: 3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround: 10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days.
Price: KSh 30,000

First-line screen

HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test

Sample type: 3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround: 10–12 Days
Price: KSh 17,000

First-line screen

HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test

Sample type: 3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 30,000

First-line screen

HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch Test

Sample type: Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. A doctor’s prescription on letterhead with a stamp and recipient photograph is required.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 5,500

First-line screen

HLA DSA Donor Specific IgG Antibodies Class I II Test

Sample type: Blood or serum.
Turnaround: 10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days.
Price: KSh 26,000

First-line screen

HLA Mixed Antibody Screen PRA Class I II MICA Test

Sample type: 3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from one Serum Separator Tube (SST). Only the recipient sample is required.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 24,000

First-line screen

HLA T B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch Test

Sample type: Recipient: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Donor: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 3 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 20,000

First-line screen

HLA T B Cell Lymphocyte Crossmatch Test

Sample type: Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. Collect recipient specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis. Ship donor sample refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 20,000

First-line screen

Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity CDC Crossmatch

Sample type: Recipient's serum (blood sample). Donor's lymphocytes (cells) are also required, typically provided by the transplant center.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 20,000

Clinical context

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in HLA Crossmatch & Compatibility Testing answer different clinical questions. This catalogue supports a conversation with your clinician or counselor; it does not establish a diagnosis or replace an individual assessment.

Choosing a test

A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation.

Before sample collection

Confirm the required tube, sample volume, any fasting instructions and the collection deadline for your chosen test. Tell the collection team about medication and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician advises it. Home collection depends on the sample’s handling and transport requirements.

Common questions

Questions before booking

Should I choose a panel or a single-marker test for HLA Crossmatch & Compatibility Testing?

Can I use SHIF/SHA or private insurance for these tests?

Coverage depends on your scheme, the specific test, referral and authorization requirements, and the provider arrangement. Before booking, ask the laboratory and your insurer to verify eligibility, any co-payment, and whether direct billing or reimbursement applies. Listing a test here does not guarantee insurance coverage.

When should I arrange sample collection?

Check the sample and preparation notes for the specific test, then confirm the collection time and reporting deadline with the laboratory. Same-day reporting, where listed, may depend on a collection cutoff and working days. Nationwide and home sample collection are available subject to location, sample suitability and transport arrangements.

HLA Crossmatch & Compatibility Testing

10 tests

Abortion Panel Anti-HLA Antibodies Test

HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test

HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test

HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test

HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch Test

HLA DSA Donor Specific IgG Antibodies Class I II Test

HLA Mixed Antibody Screen PRA Class I II MICA Test

HLA T B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch Test

HLA T B Cell Lymphocyte Crossmatch Test

Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity CDC Crossmatch

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Choosing a test

Before sample collection

Questions before booking

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