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Cold Hemolysin Test, Blood

Message
Call CoxHealth Laboratories at 417-269-7820 to schedule test


Test Code
376


CPT Codes
86940

Preferred Specimen
Plain, red-top tubes
Serum gel tube is not acceptable


Minimum Volume
2 full tubes of blood


Instructions
Keep 1 tube prewarmed to 37° C and 1 cooled to 3° C to 4° C (ice water) after drawing


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


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


Methodology
Serological

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
 Useful for evaluation of paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria  


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.