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Antibody Screen

Test Code
ABS


Alias/See Also
ABSTEST


CPT Codes
86850

Includes
Antibody Screen is used to detect unexpected and/or clinically significant red cell antibodies in the patient’s serum.


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood EDTA


Minimum Volume
4 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain clot tube


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: No published time. Test should occur as soon as possible after draw. Refrigerated: 72 hours / 3 days Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens not labeled properly with patient identification; request a new specimen. Hemolysis IV contamination.



Last Updated: March 13, 2023


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.