ANTIBODY SCREEN (BLOOD BANK)

Message

Do not share specimen with non-blood bank tests

Test Code

ABSCE

Alias/See Also

Indirect Coombs;IDAT

CPT Codes
86850

Includes

If the preliminary antibody screen is positive, for patient and infant safety follow up with your local hospital (if prenatal, where the patient will deliver) for antibody identification and indicated follow up testing.

Preferred Specimen

1 Pink tube (EDTA)

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; SST tubes are not acceptable

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F

Report Available

Within 24 hours of day tested at the performing laboratory.

Clinical Significance

This test is used to detect significant RBC antibodies.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NBB1 (Blood Bank)

Last Updated: June 9, 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.