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Antibody Screen

Message
Panel identification will be performed on all positive specimens at an additional charge.


Test Code
4494


Alias/See Also
Antibody Screen (Antibody Detection, RBC); Indirect Coombs (Antibody Detection, RBC); Indirect Antiglobulin (Antibody Detection, RBC)


Preferred Specimen
Collect a  10 mL purple top tube (EDTA) filled to proper tube volume capacity. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after collection.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Separator tubes.


Methodology
Hemagglutination

Report Available
1-3 days


Limitations
Do not freeze. 




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.