Antibody Screen
| Label Mnemonic: | ABSC |
| Epic code: | LAB4402 |
| Order form: | DeGowin Blood Center Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 86850 |
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| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
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 - < 4 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.
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.
A negative result means that antiglobulin technique revealed no red cell allo-antibodies using a broad selection of screening antigens.
tube or solid phase red cell adherence assay
If specimen is received in the laboratory greater than 24 hours from time of collection and has not been refrigerated, it will be rejected.
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.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place specimen into Styrofoam container, seal container.
Ship at room temperature.
Antibody Identification, Plasma
An antibody identification will be done automatically if the antibody screen is positive, unless the ordering physician specifically prohibits reflex testing.