Cold Agglutinin Titer
| Label Mnemonic: | CAGT |
| Epic code: | LAB4344 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Blood Center |
DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561
C271 GH
356-2561
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
Minimum:
Adults - 2 mL Pediatrics - 1 mL
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.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Testing Schedule:
0700-2200, 7 days a week.
Turn Around
Time:
Specimens analyzed on day received
Reference Range:
Not significant with titer of <128.
Methodology:
serial dilution tube test
CPT Code:
86157
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery