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Antibody Screen Reflex to Identification

Message
If Antibody screen is positive,  Antibody Identification will be added with additional charges/CPT codes


Test Code
ABSCG


Alias/See Also
RBC Antibody Screen, Indirect Coombs


CPT Codes
86850

Preferred Specimen
BB PINK (PBB)


Other Acceptable Specimens
  • EDTA (LAV),  Li Heparin (GRN), Serum (Red);   (Do not use light green (PST) or GOLD (SST) with the gel separator)
  • EDTA (LAV) Microtainer
  • Cord Blood


Transport Temperature
If there is a delay in testing, store specimen at 10 to 60 C.


Specimen Stability
Test within 72 hours of collection.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, Frozen, Gel Separator Tubes


Methodology
Solid Phase

Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH 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.