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Test Code BB ELU Eluate, Blood

Important Note

Reflex testing ordered as appropiate by Transfusions Services Only

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                   

Specimen Requirements and Processing

Draw 1 full 7 mL pink-top EDTA tube 

Pediatric- 1 full pink-top EDTA microtainer

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 Transfusion 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

Negative

Methodology

Antigen-Antibody

Useful for determining the nature and identity or non-specificity of immunoglobulin coating red cells.

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Results available within 2 days

CPT Coding

86860