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Test Code ABS Antibody Screen (Indirect Coombs), Blood

Methodology

MTS Gel or Tube/Antihuman Globulin

Positive antibody screen will reflex to antibody identification.

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Blood Bank

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 72 hours of draw.

 

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Pink top (K2 EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Avoid gross hemolysis.

3. Hand label specimen in ink with patient’s full name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number or date of birth, date and time of draw, and initials of collector.

4. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient <72 hours/Refrigerate (1°-8° C) >72 hours

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86850