Cold Hemagglutinins

Test Code

LAB1182

Quest Code

349

Alias/See Also

CAGG, COLDA, 349

CPT Codes
86157

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel).
Clot at 37° C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received frozen

Methodology
Hemagglutination (HA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 3 days a week.

Reference Range

None detected

Clinical Significance

This test can be useful for the detection of cold agglutinins in association with cold agglutinin syndrome

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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