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Test Code LAB8033 Antibody Screen Referral

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
ANTIBODY SCR-REF LAB8033 SCRF

 

Test Alias

ABSC, antibody, screen

Useful For/Utility

A screening procedure is used to detect any unexpected non-ABO blood group antibodies that may be present in the outpatient setting.

If the screening test reveals the presence of an antibody, the specificity of that antibody is determined by an antibody identification panel. Once the specificity of the antibody has been identified, the signficance of the antibody can be determined for the prenatal patient.

Methodology

Gel Card Testing

Note: This test is only orderable on an outpatient basis.

Test Algorithm

An antibody titer will be completed for prenatal patients with clinicially significant antibody(s) identified.

Clinical Information

An indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) demonstrates in-vitro reactions between red cells and antibodies, and is used in antibody detection, antibody identification.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 3 days of draw.

 

EDTA whole blood is required.

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (K2EDTA)-Lavender top (EDTA) is also acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 6 mL of K2EDTA whole blood

Minimum Volume: Varies with patient condition. 1) For routine non-antibody patients, 2 mL of K2 EDTA whole blood. 2) In certain circumstances, additional blood may be requested to complete testing. If the patient has a known antibody,  2-3 6mL K2 EDTA whole blood tubes required.

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube.

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (K2EDTA)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Upon request

Performing Laboratory

Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin
Deer River Hospital Fargo Hospital St. Mary's Hospital - Superior
Fosston Hospital    
Moose Lake Hospital    
Northern Pines (Aurora)    
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)    
St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)    
St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital    
Virginia Hospital    

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86850