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
- Two 6ml Pink top tube (K2 EDTA) Preferred
- Two 3mL Lavender top tube Acceptable
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