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Antibody Titer, Blood and Plasma or Serum
Test CodeANBT
CPT Codes
86886
Preferred Specimen
Blood and plasma or serum are required.Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 to 5 mL of blood.
Note: 1. Include diagnosis, history of transfusions, and pregnancy on request form.
2. Indicate blood.
3. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
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, and pregnancy 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, and pregnancy on request form.
2. Indicate serum.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 to 5 mL of blood.
Note: 1. Include diagnosis, history of transfusions, and pregnancy on request form.
2. Indicate blood.
3. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
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, and pregnancy 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, and pregnancy 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
An interpretive report will be provided.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
