- 3815
Antibody Identification
Specimen:
Collect
- Two Pink Top (EDTA)
Also Acceptable:
- Three Lavender (EDTA)
Submit
- Two 6 mL (Min:3 mL) Whole blood in Pink Top (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
Also Acceptable:
- Three 4 mL (Min:3 mL) Whole blood in Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling
- Label specimen with patient's full name and second identifier such as medical record number, DOB or SS#. Include date, time, and phlebotomist's initials. For possible transfusion use Positive Identification Wristband.
Stability for transfusion samples: 72 hours
Stability
Ambient: 3 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Agglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86870
Components
- 3815 - ANTIBODY ID
Last Updated: October 10, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
- Plasma
- STT
