Antibody Identification

Label Mnemonic:	ABID
Epic code:	LAB4325
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Blood Center

DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561

Specimen(s):

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)

Minimum:

Adults (18 years and older): Full 6 mL Pink top tube
Pediatrics (1 year through 17 years old): Full 3 mL Lavender top tube
Pediatrics (4 months up to 1 year old): 1 mL in a 3 mL Lavender tube
Neonates (0 through 3 months old): 0.5 mL in Lavender Microtainer^®

If these age/container guidelines are not followed, it will result in a rejected sample and a new one will have to be collected.

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:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

Average Turnaround time is 1-4 hrs, depending on the complexity of the antibody(ies).

Comments:

This test is ordered automatically on a sample that is positive for the RBC antibody screen, unless the ordering physician specifically prohibits reflex testing. May include a professional consultation.

Methodology:

Tube or solid phase red cell adherence

CPT Code:

86870