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Antibody Screen Gel

Message
A Positive Antibody Screen will have a reflex ABID (CPT 86870) and BBConsult ordered at an additional charge.


Test Code
ABS Gel


CPT Codes
86850

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


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


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 16, 2022


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.