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Antibody Screen

Test Code
ABSCR


Alias/See Also
Indirect Coombs, IAT, Indirect Antiglobulin Test


Includes
If screen is positive, antibody identification will be performed.


Preferred Specimen
4 mL EDTA whole blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
4 mL whole blood in plain red top. Do not aliquot serum from cells unless specimen can not reach lab same day as collection.


Transport Container
Original collection vial


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
8 hours ambient, 3 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Collected in SST tube, gross hemolysis


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Negative




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.