The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

RBC Antigen Testing Per Antigen
Order Code: AGPT
Order Form: A-1a Blood Center Request or IPR Req 		  Blood Bank - DeGowin Blood Center
C271 GH
356-2561 
Specimen
 
Blood
Collection Medium:
Pink top tube (EDTA sprayed) 


Alternate
Collection Media:


Lavender top tube (EDTA)


Minimum:


0.5 ml; pink top


Rejection Criteria:


Specimen must be labeled with patient's first and last name and medical 
record number.  Specimens will be rejected if information is not on the 
label when received.


Testing Schedule:


0700-1400 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, contact
Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.


Analytic Time:


24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Reference Range:


Red cell antigens are tested with antisera to determine phenotype.


Methodology:


Tube test, direct or antiglobulin


CPT Code:


86905




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Updated: 12/06/2006

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