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HelpTest Code LAGGN Granulocyte Antibody Screen, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Additional Information: Only a specimen collected before a transfusion reaction is acceptable.
Useful For
Work-up of individuals with autoimmune neutropenia
Work-up of individuals having febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions
Work-up for alloimmune neonatal neutropenia
This test is not useful for the diagnosis of neutropenia due to marrow suppression by drugs or tumors.
Reporting Name
Granulocyte Ab Screen, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
7 to 15 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86021 x2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LAGGN | Granulocyte Ab Screen, S | 105285-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LAGG2 | GIFT/GAT Interpretation | 105288-5 |
| LAGG3 | GIFT Result | 105286-9 |
| LAGG4 | GAT Result | 105287-7 |