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Pathologist RBC Antibody Identification

Message
Reflex test for patiens with new RBC antibody


Test Code
NMCP Blood Bank


Alias/See Also
IAT Reflex


CPT Codes
86077

Preferred Specimen
EDTA Plasma


Minimum Volume
6 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Purple Top/EDTA


Instructions
For patient's with newly identified RBC antibody(ies). Reflex test for ABS tests that are positive.


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
Performed to identify clinically significant antibodies that can cause Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions and/or HDN


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.