RBC Antigen Testing Per Antigen

Label Mnemonic:	AGPT
Epic code:	LAB4384
Order form:	DeGowin Blood Center Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	86905

Specimen(s):

Blood

Collection Medium:

	or
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)	or	Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

0.5 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.

Testing Schedule:

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

Turn Around 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

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.

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 room temperature.