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Test Code LAB1232450 Antibody Titer

Useful For

To quantitate the serum level of a specific, previously identified (see Antibody Identification) atypical antibody. Titration studies are generally performed when the antibody identified is known to cause HDN.

Reflex testing to include Antibody Identification.

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Blood Bank

Specimen Required

Send whole blood

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

 86886  -  Antihuman globulin test, indirect each antibody titer

Billing Code

3010048