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ANTIBODY SCREEN

Message


Performed in the Blood Bank x6450.




Test Code
ABS2


Alias/See Also
Indirect Coombs Test


CPT Codes
86850

Includes
ABS


Preferred Specimen
10 mL Purple top tube (EDTA) for adults.
3 mL Purple top tube (EDTA) for pediatrics.


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Transport Container
10 mL Purple Top (EDTA)


Transport Temperature


Room temperature




Specimen Stability
  • The specimen is stable at room temperature for 8 hours or can be refrigerated at 2-8 C for 72 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
QNS, hemolysis


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance

Antibody identification will be performed on positive antibody screens.






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.