ANTIGEN TYPING

Test Code

LAB3041158

CPT Codes
86905

Preferred Specimen

One 6 mL lavender top tube

Instructions

Particular antigen to be typed should be included with the request. Please refer to Transfusion Practice Policy for further information on
transfusion practices. Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

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

Mislabeled specimen

Methodology
Hemagglutination

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital

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.