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CARDIAC COLD SCREEN
MessagePlease refer to WVUH Transfusion Practice Policy (IV.139) and attachments for further information on transfusion practices.
Test Code
LAB3041024
CPT Codes
86850
Preferred Specimen
One 6 mL lavender top tube
Instructions
Specimen should be hand labeled if for pretransfusion compatibility testing.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours if separated.
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday
Clinical Significance
A screen for the presence of cold agglutinins for those patients that are scheduled for cardiac surgery which may involve lowering the patient's
blood temperature during surgery. Cold agglutinin screen will be done on off shifts, with studies being completed on the following day shift. Complete study available Monday through Friday dayshift.
blood temperature during surgery. Cold agglutinin screen will be done on off shifts, with studies being completed on the following day shift. Complete study available Monday through Friday dayshift.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center Camden Clark Medical Center Jefferson Medical Center Potomac Valley Hospital St. Joseph’s Hospital United Hospital Center
