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Eluate, Blood

Message
This test is performed when #379 Coombs, Direct, Blood is positive for allo- and auto-antibody identification 


Test Code
1351


CPT Codes
86860

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 2 full tubes of blood
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, and user name of phlebotomist. 




Minimum Volume



Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


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


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No established reference values


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.