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COLD AGGLUTININS
Test CodeCAGG
CPT Codes
86157
Preferred Specimen
1 Red tube
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Warm at 37 degrees for 15 minutes, gently inverting several times. Centrifuge, remove serum and store at room temp until testing.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature up to 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Severe hemolysis interferes with the test and will result in a rejected specimen.
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Clinical Significance
Determines the presence of cold reacting antibodies which may indicate primary atypical pneumonia, infection with M. pneumoniae. Test must incubate overnight. A fasting specimen is preferred to minimize the potential for turbidity due to triglycerides.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCH15 (Chemistry, Manual)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023