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Test Code LAB278 Antibody Screen

Important Note

If antibody screen is positive, one or more antibody panels will be performed (CPT 86870 for each panel)

Specimen Requirement

6.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood - Pink top (Preferred)

4.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood - Purple top (Acceptable)

Specimen must be free of hemolysis.

Testing Schedule

Daily

Testing Department

Transfusion

Method

Primary Test Method: Gel

Secondary Test Method: Tube/LISS

CPT Code

86850

STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes

ASAP Turnaround Time

90 minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

24 hours