Cold Agglutinins

Test Code
COLDAG


Alias/See Also
Cold Agg


CPT Codes
86157

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 2.0 ml whole blood. Minimum: 1.0 mL.


Instructions
Specimen must be drawn in a prewarmed tube. Tube must be kept warm in transit.  Heel warmers may be used.


Transport Container
No Additive Red Top


Transport Temperature
Specimen must be kept warm for transport.


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Reports in 36 hours.




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.