Antibody Titer

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
RH0019


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: TITER


CPT Codes
86886

Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood (pink-top) tube


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA (lavender-top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days


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


Methodology
Gel or tube

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
No antibody titer present


Clinical Significance
Antibody identification is a semiquantitative method of determining antibody concentration.




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.