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Antibody Screen, Indirect Coombs

Test Code
ABSG


Preferred Specimen
Plasma, 1.0 mL minimum


Instructions
Use Typenex Band Identification Bracelet when patient is a transfusion candidate.


Transport Container
Pink top tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 3 days if refrigerated.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Missing typenex if transfusion candidate.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Antibody screening is used for detection of unexpected antibodies in patient serum/plasma.




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.