Antibody Screen, Red Cell
| Sunquest Code: | IAT | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3556 | Epic Name: | Antibody Screen Red Cell |
| Synonyms: | IAT; Follow Up Titer; Follow-Up Titer; 28 Week | ||
| Test Includes: | Antibody screen; antibody identification is performed if indicated. Additional charges will occur if antibody identification is indicated. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) or Pink (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Blood Bank (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, Grand Itasca GICH) |
Interpretive
| Use: | Detection of alloantibody and/or autoantibody to red blood cells in patient's serum; evaluation of potential cause of hemolysis. |
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