Antibody Titration (IgM + IgG)
| Order Code: | ICT |
| Order Form: | DeGowin Blood Center Requisition |
Specimen:
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 | or |  |
| Pink top tube | Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
A filled 6 mL tube
Testing
Schedule:
0700-1400 Monday through Friday.
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Not applicable
Comments:
If ABO titers are ordered, then a blood type will be performed.
Methodology:
Serial dilution tube test
Instructions:
If specimen is received in the laboratory greater than 24 hours from
time of collection and has not been refrigerated, it will be rejected.
Sample
Processing:
Invert tube gently several times to mix blood.
Label transport tube with patient last name, first name, identification number, date and time of collection.
Do Not Centrifuge.
Submit whole blood in original container.
Label transport tube with patient last name, first name, identification number, date and time of collection.
Do Not Centrifuge.
Submit whole blood in original container.
Sample
Storage:
Room temperature or refrigerate if stored overnight.
Transport
Instructions:
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
Rh 86901, 86886
See also:
Antibody Titration (IgG with Marsh Score), Plasma
Antibody Titration (IgG with Marsh Score), Plasma