ANTIBODY SCREEN

Test Code

LAB278

Includes

Three cell screen for unexpected Red Cell Antibodies. A positive screen will automatically initiate antibody identification. (Red Cell
Antibody titers are done for obstetric patients only.)

Preferred Specimen

One 6 mL lavender top tube
Pediatric: One mL blood.

Minimum Volume

4 mL (Adult)

Instructions

Tube must be appropriately labeled if intended for pretransfusion compatibility testing.
Please refer to Transfusion Practice Policy for further information on transfusion practices.
Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 72 hours

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

Gross hemolysis or mislabeled specimen.

Methodology
Hemagglutination and Red Cell Adherence

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Clinical Significance

The antibody screen is used to detect non-ABO red blood cell (RBC) antibodies. This test uses a three-cell screening panel to determine if
clinically significant RBC antibodies are present in the recipient's plasma (or serum). If an antibody is detected, an antibody identification
panel will be performed to determine its specificity. Please see Transfusion Practice Policy for more information.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County 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.