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Cold Hemagglutinins
MessageInterface Update 8/20/18 JAV
Test Code
COLDAGG
Quest Code
349
Alias/See Also
349
CPT Codes
86157
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel).
Clot at 37° C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Clot at 37° C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received frozen
Methodology
Hemagglutination (HA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed and Fri
Report Available
2-5 days
Reference Range
None detected
Clinical Significance
This test can be useful for the detection of cold agglutinins in association with cold agglutinin syndrome
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130