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Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 10 mL
of EDTA whole blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Note: Include report of diagnosis and
history of transfusions, pregnancy, and drug therapy.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
| Whole blood, ETDA | Refrig. |
72 hrs |
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, antibody identification will be performed.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
86850 - antibody screen
86870 - antibody identification (if appropriate)
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory