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Antibody Identification

Message
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.


Test Code
ABID


Alias/See Also
70351


CPT Codes
86870

Preferred Specimen
2 full large (6 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top or pink top) or 4 full (3 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s)
Pink Top recommended


Minimum Volume
minimum 1 full large (6 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top or pink top) or two full (3 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s).


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.


Transport Container
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube or K2EDTA (pink top) tube---not provided by CompuNet


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
 


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = n/a


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


Methodology
Tube

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
RFMVH


Report Available
2 days


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439


Last Updated: August 4, 2022


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.