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Antibody Screen

Message
Do not centrifuge and separate.


Test Code
ASOP


Alias/See Also
Indirect Coombs/IAT


CPT Codes
86850

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


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


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


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 2 hours, stat 45 minutes.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.