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Elution & Antibody Identification, RBC
MessageIncludes resolution of Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test.
Test Code
4560
Preferred Specimen
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Minimum Volume
Refrigerated.
Instructions
Do not freeze red cells.Transport 5 mL whole blood. Pediatric: Transport 2 mL whole blood.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Separator or gel tubes.
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri
Report Available
1-3 days
