Antibody Titer, Red Cell
| Sunquest Code: | TITER | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3774 | Epic Name: | Antibody Titer Red Cell |
| Synonyms: | Anti A, Anti B Titer; Isohemagglutinin | ||
| Methodology: | Serial dilution | ||
| Test Includes: | Titration of clinically significant red cell antibodies for OB patients and ABO antibodies for organ transplant patients. Identification of antibody may be required prior to performing titer. Additional charges will occur if antibody identification is indicated. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0730-1500; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.5 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 (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Use: | Diagnose hemolytic disease of the newborn due to red blood cell incompatibility during the course of a pregnancy. Determine strength of Anti-A and/or Anti-B antibodies as part of the solid organ transplant workup. |
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