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Antibody Identification

Message
Do not centrifuge and separate.


Test Code
ABID


CPT Codes
86870

Preferred Specimen
10.0 ml of whole blood. May require additional sample depending on the complexity of the workup.


Minimum Volume
6.0 mL of whole blood.


Instructions
Blood Bank signature form must be complete and signed at the time of collection.


Transport Container
Pink (preferred), purple, or red top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt.


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 24 hrs, stat 1+ hrs.




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.