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Test Code ABS Antibody Screen, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Pink (K2 EDTA) Top tube
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Label specimen in black or blue ink (not gel) with patient’s full name, medical record number, date and time of draw, and initials of phlebotomist.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top tube

Reference Values

Negative

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Three-Cell Panel Antibody Screen 

If positive, antibody identification and antigen identification will be performed at an additional charge.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86850 - antibody screen
86850 - antiglobulin
86870 - antibody identification (if appropriate)
86905 - each red cell antigen typing (if appropriate)

Mnemonics

ABS, ANTS

Reflex Tests

Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ABID Antibody Identification No No