Test Code LAB1230005 Antibody Screen
Useful For
To determine whether a patient has any atypical circulating antibodies which may cause problems in pregnancy and blood transfusions.
Performing Laboratory
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
- Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
- Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)
Performing Department
Blood Bank
Specimen Required
- Two 6ml Pink top tube (K2 EDTA) Preferred
- Two 3ml Lavender top tube Acceptable
Patients requiring a transfusion see Type and Screen (TYSC)
Specimen Minimum Volume
3.0 ml
Specimen Stability Information
Stable up to 8 hours at room temperature and 1 week if refrigerated at 2-8° C
DO NOT FREEZE
Reject Due To
- Hemolysis
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
- Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
- 1-Patient's First & Last name
- 2-Patient's Date of Birth
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
- Routine - same day
- ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
- STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Method Name
Hemagglutination/Column Agglutination
CPT Code Information
86850 - RBC Antibody Screen
Billing Code
3000126