Antibody Identification
Label Mnemonic: | ABID |
Epic code: | LAB4325 |
Order form: | DeGowin Blood Center Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 86870 |
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.
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.
Methodology:
Tube or solid phase red cell adherence
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 room temperature.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into Styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at room temperature.
CPT Code:
86870
See also:
Type and Screen (3 Day Blood Type and RBC Antibody Screen), Blood
Type and Screen (3 Day Blood Type and RBC Antibody Screen), Blood