ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION (BLOOD BANK)

Message

Antibody Panel; ***Do not share specimen with non-blood bank tests***
MUST include MRN number on label

Test Code

ABID

Alias/See Also

Antibody panel; Antibody ID

CPT Codes
86870

Preferred Specimen

2 Pink tubes (EDTA) and 2 Red tubes

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days

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

Hemolyzed or Frozen

Clinical Significance

Determines specificity of any circulating IgM or IgG antibody or specificity of IgG antibody coating a patient&rsquo s red cells. Test performed on all patients with a positive unexpected antibody screen. Antibody Titer will be automatically be performed on OB patients with select antibody identifications. Test performed at FSAH-CP

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Versiti

Last Updated: September 18, 2023

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.