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Test Code 0204750 Antibody Screen, Blood

Methodology

Solid phase technology

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Two 5-mL tubes

Specimen Minimum Volume: One 5-mL tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Avoid hemolysis

2. Label tubes with Patient's full name (first and last), ID number (DOB or MRN), Date and Time of Collection, Specimen Source (if applicable) and Collector's initials.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Negative

If positive, antibody identification will be performed.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86850 - Antibody Screen

86870 - Antibody Identification (if appropriate)

86880 - DAT (Direct coombs, poly) (if appropriate)

86860 - Antibody Elution (if appropriate)

86905 - Antigen Type Patient, each (if appropriate)