Change kit screening HLA antibodies

15/02/24

Luminex screening of HLA antibodies will be performed using the Lifecodes Lifescreen XP instead of Lifecodes Lifescreen Deluxe as of 22-Feb-2024. The XP kit is a new product from the same manufacturer (Immucor). This kit contains additional beads coated with HLA-DP antigens. This kit does not change the existing detection sensitivity and specificity of HLA antibodies but has the added benefit of now screening anti-HLA-DP antibodies as well. This aspect is still under validation. Until further notice, DP beads will not be considered in reporting.

This change was reported to BELAC for verification of accreditation status.