Neutrophil Antibody Screen
Abbrev Code: | NEUAB | ||
Order Code: | LAB3631 | Order Name: | Neutrophil Antibody Screen |
Synonyms: | Granulocyte Antibody Screen | ||
Methodology: | Granulocyte agglutination; granulocyte immunofluorescein assay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86021 x2 | ||
Test Includes: | May include antibody detection, antibody identification, direct granulocyte associated Ig testing or antigen typing. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 10 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Provide patient diagnosis, white blood cell count and leukocyte differential on request form. To expedite delivery of specimen to American Red Cross - samples will be shipped out by Blood Bank. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1.5 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. A completed request form (or ARC Connect request) must be included with sample. Do not send to Specimen Management. Blood Bank will coordinate delivery directly to American Red Cross. |
Stability: | Record patient diagnosis, white cell count, and leukocyte differential on the Red Cross request form. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (American Red Cross, North Central Blood Services (ARC)) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Diagnosis of neonatal alloimmune neutropenia, autoimmune neutropenia, antibody-mediated white cell destruction in work-up of febrile and pulmonary transfusion reactions. |
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