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Antibody Screen, Erythrocytes
Test Code216
CPT Codes
86850
Preferred Specimen
EDTA whole blood and plain whole blood are required
Pink-top (EDTA) tube and a plain, red-top tube.
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Pink-top (EDTA) tube and a plain, red-top tube.
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Minimum Volume
Full tubes of whole blood
Instructions
Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, and user name of phlebotomist
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative
If positive, #215 Antibody Identification, Erythrocytes will be performed and charged separately
If positive, #215 Antibody Identification, Erythrocytes will be performed and charged separately
Clinical Significance
Useful for detecting unexpected antibodies to red cells in patient’s serum and for evaluating potential cause for hemolysis.
Performed By
CoxHealth
