Methodology

MTS Gel technique or Tube AHG Technique. Reflexes upon positive Antibody Screen. The following tests may also be ordered and performed by Blood Bank as part of antibody identification: special red cell antigen typing, Direct Coombs. These additional tests assist in determination or confirm of antibody specificity, and allo- vs. auto-antibody. Some complex Antibody Identifications will be sent to Red Cross Red Cell Reference lab for additional workup, such as, antibody elution, antibody absorption.