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Cold Hemagglutinins

Test Code
COLDB


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.


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




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.