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Antibody Titer, Erythrocytes

Test Code
217


CPT Codes
86886

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


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
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable


Methodology
Serological

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
For an antibody capable of causing Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn at titer >=32, or a rising titer is said to be indications to perform amniocentesis


Clinical Significance
Useful for following the course of antibody formation in cases of potential maternal fetal blood incompatibility  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.