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Antibody Identification w/Titer

Message
Order as a MISC.


Test Code
006213 (LabCorp)


Alias/See Also
Antibody ID/ Antibody Titers
LabCorp 006213
Anti Kell Titer
Anti S Titer


CPT Codes
86870

Includes
Antiglobulin titer; red cell antibody identification


Preferred Specimen
8 mL EDTA whole blood DO NOT USE A GEL BARRIER TUBE


Minimum Volume
4 mL EDTA whole blood DO NOT USE A GEL  BARRIER TUBE


Instructions
This test should only be ordered if the patient has a previous history of a positive antibody screening test.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
72 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; bacterial or other contamination


Methodology
Antiglobulin test

Report Available
4 -7 days


Limitations
Specimens drawn within six months after administration of Rh immune globulin may contain passively administered anti-D. If the mother is Rh-negative, her specimen should be collected before Rh immune globulin is administered. Extremely low-titered antibodies may be too weak to identify.


Performing Laboratory
LabCorp


Last Updated: June 13, 2025


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.