Laboratory Services
Antibody Screen
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| Test Description |
Antibody Screen
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| Synonym(s) |
Indirect Coombs |
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| Test ID |
ABS
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| General Information |
Detection of antibodies directed against red blood cell antigens. An Antibody Screen of expectant mothers may indicate potential for hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn. |
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| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
None |
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| Specimen Requirements |
2 Lavender or 1 Pink (EDTA) |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Lavender - The specimen should be tested as soon as possible after collection. If testing is delayed, EDTA specimens should be stored at 2 to 8°C. Draw an extra lavender tube in case of Antibody ID reflex |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
6 ml |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
6 ml |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated 10 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic samples. Frozen samples. Bacterial contamination. |
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| Limitations |
Abnormal plasma proteins, cold autoagglutinins, positive direct antiglobulin test, and, in some cases, bacteremia may interfere with test interpretation. |
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| Methodology |
Hemagglutination/gel filtration |
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| Estimated TAT |
1-3 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86850 |
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| Reference Range |
Negative |
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| Reflex Conditions |
If antibody screen is positive, antibody identification and titer will be performed. Please allow additional time for testing to be completed. |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
890-4 |
