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Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory

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Contact Info

Coordinating Faculty: David Eckels, Ph.D.  

Phone Number: 801-581-3116

Location: AR121 School of Medicine

Lab Website: http://uuhsc.utah.edu/hlalab/index.html

About Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory

 The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory provides a complete range of diagnostic testing services used primarily in the field of clinical organ transplantation and, secondarily, for study of associations between certain diseases and several HLA alloantigens.

The laboratory provides STAT coverage on a 24 hour basis for clinical consultation and for final placement of organs from deceased donors including kidney, pancreas, heart, lung, and liver transplants.

The H&I Laboratory is fully accredited by the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) as well as the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under CLIA guidelines. Please refer to Forms and Accreditations for copies of these certificates.

Laboratory hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

Closed on the following observed University holidays:

New Years Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Pioneer Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day.

Please submit blood samples no later than 11:00am the business day prior to these holidays for same day processing. Thank you.