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Antibody Identification, Erythrocytes
Test Code215
CPT Codes
86870-Antibody identification; 86971-Pretreatment of RBCs for use in RBC antibody identification; incubation with enzymes, each
Preferred Specimen
EDTA whole blood and plain whole blood are required
Pink-top (EDTA) tube and a plain, red-top tube
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Pink-top (EDTA) tube and a plain, red-top tube
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Minimum Volume
Full tubes of whole blood
Instructions
Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, and user name of phlebotomist
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Antibodies will be identified and corresponding special red cell antigen typing on patient’s red blood cells will be performed.
A consultation service is offered, at no charge, regarding the clinical relevance of red cell antibodies
A consultation service is offered, at no charge, regarding the clinical relevance of red cell antibodies
Clinical Significance
Used to identify unexpected antibodies found in the serum, coating patient’s cells, or both. This test is performed on all patients with a positive direct Coombs’ test who have been transfused in the last 2 weeks, who have incompatible crossmatch, or a positive antibody screen.
Performed By
CoxHealth