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Antibody Titer

Message
For follow up of OB patients with clinically significant antibody/ies that can cause HDN


Test Code
NMCP Blood Bank


Alias/See Also
AB Titer


CPT Codes
86886

Preferred Specimen
EDTA Plasma


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Purple Top/EDTA


Instructions
For follow up of OB patients with clinically significant antibody/ies that can cause HDN


Transport Container
Pink Top/EDTA Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
7 Days Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed Specimens


Methodology
Manual Tube Testing

Clinical Significance
Comparison of current titer with previous titer (if applicable) to aid in the determination of potential HDN severity


Performing Laboratory
NMC Portsmouth Transfusion Service



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.