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Antibody Identification, Titer and Typing, RBC
Test CodeABSTR
Quest Code
5149
CPT Codes
86870 (x # of panel(s) performed), 86886 (x # of titer(s) performed), 86905 (x # of antigen typing(s) performed)
Includes
Based on reactions presenting from Antibody Identification, then 36668 - Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) with Reflex to Anti-C3 and Anti-IgG may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880).
If 36668 - Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) is positive, then %36669 - Anti-C3 and Anti-IgG will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880 x2).
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (pink-top) tube
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
ACD (yellow-top) tube, red-top tube (no gel), cord blood or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
If submitting with a CBC, HbA1c, or any other test requiring an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, please submit a separate tube for this test
Transport Container
EDTA (pink-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST)
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Setup Schedule
Day shift Monday-Friday
Report Available
1-3 days
Limitations
"Private" antigens may not be represented on the testing panel and low antigen levels may be undetected.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Antibody identification is needed to assess the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn and to identify sensitized persons at risk in the setting of future transfusions.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics LLC |
200 Forest Street 3rd Floor, Suite B |
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023 |