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Indirect Coombs, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeICMB
CPT Codes
86885
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 3 to 5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Include diagnosis, history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy on request form.
2. Indicate plasma.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 5 to 10 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Include diagnosis, history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy on request form.
2. Indicate serum.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 3 to 5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Include diagnosis, history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy on request form.
2. Indicate plasma.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 5 to 10 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Include diagnosis, history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy on request form.
2. Indicate serum.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
MTS Gel System
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
If indirect Coombs is positive, antibody identification will be performed.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
