Prenatal RBC Antibody Titer

Message
Blood Bank


Test Code
LAB1235040


Alias/See Also
Antibody titer, Titer, Red cell titer, prenatal titer


CPT Codes
86850

Includes
Antibody Screen (CPT Code: 86850)
If indicated:Titer (CPT Code: 86886) and Antibody Identification (CPT Code: 86870) will be performed at an additional charge


Preferred Specimen
10ml EDTA Lavender (large)


Minimum Volume
8 ml


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA Pink top


Instructions
Order for pregnant patients that have a currently demonstrating red cell alloantibody to determine titer.


Specimen Stability
72 hours


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


Setup Schedule
Daily


Performing Laboratory
HHN/HHI



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.