Test Code LAB12102 Antibody Screen
Department
BLOOD BANK
Collection Requirements
BBID#
Primary Collection Container
Pink (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
24 hours
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
86850
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed.
No Blood Bank Band number for blood products.
Additional Information
Band patient if blood products may be needed or crossmatch is ordered. (Indirect antiglobulin; IAT; Selectogen).