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HDN (HEMOLYTIC DISEASE OF NEWBORN) EVALUATION

Message
Please refer to Transfusion Practice Policy for further information on transfusion practices.


Test Code
LAB30419


CPT Codes
86880

Includes
Direct antihuman globulin test. If DAT is positive, an eluate will be done to identify the antibody coating patient’s cells. If DAT is negative and the possibility of ABO HDN exists, a test for maternal immune anti-A,B will be performed.


Preferred Specimen
One 3 mL lavender top tube 


Minimum Volume
1 mL blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
May be performed on cord blood


Instructions
Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours


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


Methodology
Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
United Hospital Center




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.