Antibody Titration
Label Mnemonic: ABTITER
Epic code: LAB4326
Downtime form: Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology DeGowin Blood Center
DeGowin Blood Center - Blood Bank
C271 GH
356-2561
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
or
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
A filled 6 mL tube
Testing Schedule:
0700-1400 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Turn Around 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
CPT Code:
Rh 86901, 86886