Cold Hemagglutinins (Hemagglutination)

Message
Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel). Clot at 37 degrees C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum. Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.


Test Code
LAB3024 CHGTN


Alias/See Also
CHGTN


CPT Codes
86157

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Serum Transport Temperature: Room Temperature Stability: Ambient: 14 DaysRefrigerated : 28 DaysFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Received frozen


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170853



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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