Test Code BB ELU Eluate, Blood
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