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Test Code AGID Antigen Identification, Specific Antigen, 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

Reported as positive or negative

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 10 days
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Red Cell Phenotyping for Specified Antigens

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86902