Antibody Screen

Test Code

ABS

CPT Codes
86850

Includes

Red Cell Antibody Screen

Preferred Specimen

PINK K2 EDTA

Patient Preparation
Wristband required for transfusion (if indicated)

Minimum Volume

2-3 mL

Transport Container

PINK K2 EDTA

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours (Midnight on Day 3)

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

Gross hemolysis, insufficient quantity, incorrect sample type

Methodology
Vision Swift

Setup Schedule

Monday - Sunday

Reference Range

Negative; Positive (reflex to additional testing)

Clinical Significance

Patient serum/plasma is tested against a three cell panel that contains 18 common red cell antigens. The majority of clinically significant red blood cell alloantibodies are detected by this test. If positive, a extended cell panel (antibody identification) will be performed to determine red blood cell antigen specificity.

Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory

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.