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Indirect Antiglobulin Test

Test Code
IATO - NOCO


Alias/See Also
​Antibody Screen (Indirect Coombs), Blood
Indirect Antiglobulin Test
Coombs Indirect Test
Antibody Screen
IATO (RL)
IATE


CPT Codes
86850 - antibody screen; 86870 -antibody identification (if appropriate)

Includes
Note:  Includes antibody identification if screen is positive.


Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in original 10 mL Pink top (EDTA)


Minimum Volume
5 mL
(0.5 mL for pediatric)


Specimen Stability
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any Hemolysis, < 5mL for an adult.


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.