Antibody Titer

Test Code
4530


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


Minimum Volume
10 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.


Transport Temperature
10 mL whole blood at 2-8°C.


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.