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Test Code BB ABID Antibody Identification, Erythrocytes

Important Note

Reflex testing ordered as appropiate

Performing Laboratory

Charleston Area Medical Center-Transfusion Services

Memorial                   304-388-4236
General                   304-388-6248
Women and Children's                                 304-388-2380
Teays                   304-757-1770
Plateau                    304-469-8621

Specimen Requirements and Processing

Draw 2 full 7 mL pink-top EDTA tube 

Note: Label specimen in indelible ink with patient’s full name, date of birth, hospital medical record number, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist.

Special Instructions: Request form: CAMC LabWorks requisition, white Tranfusion Services slip, or Gold Transfusion Services Envelope.

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, quantity not sufficient, hemolyzed and improper collection. 
  • Serum gel is not acceptable.  

Storage and Stability

Specimen may be used for testing for 72 hours if sample is sufficient

Reference Values

Red cell panel(s) are performed to investigate a positive antibody screen or incompatible crossmatch.

Methodology

Antibody-Antigen

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Results available within 2 days.

Testing only orderable by Transfusion Services. Performed upon request or as needed.

CPT Coding

86850-antibody screen

86870-antibody identification

86905-each red cell antigen typing

86922-crossmatching, each unit