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Cold Hemagglutinins
Test CodeCOLD
Quest Code
349
CPT Codes
86157
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel). Clot at 37°C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received frozen
Methodology
Hemagglutination (HA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range
None detected
Clinical Significance
This test can be useful for the detection of cold agglutinins in association with cold agglutinin syndrome
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153