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Cold Hemagglutinins
Test CodeCHGTN
Alias/See Also
LAB3024
CPT Codes
<p>86157</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Type: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel).
- Clot at 37°C.
- Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Additional Information: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 - M. pneumoniae IgM Antibodies, EIA, is recommended.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel). Clot at 37°C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received frozen
Methodology
Hemagglutination (HA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs; Report available: 2 days
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
None detected
Clinical Significance
This test can be useful for the detection of cold agglutinins in association with cold agglutinin syndrome
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 17, 2023