Antibody Workup
Abbrev Code: | ABYWU | ||
Order Code: | LAB3022 | Order Name: | Antibody Workup ARC |
Order Instructions: | For laboratory staff ordering only | ||
Synonyms: | Antibody Work Up | ||
CPT Codes: | x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Antibody identification of complex workups. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 12 mL in purple top (EDTA) tube and 20 mL in red top (plain) tube. |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | Contact Blood Bank if unable to obtain optimal volume. |
Container: | Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Deliver specimen to Blood Bank (UMMC-East Bank; UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank). Blood Bank will send specimens directly to the Memorial Blood Center. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Memorial Blood Center) |
Interpretive
Use: | For blood selection if antibody detection is positive; antenatal diagnosis of possible hemolytic disease of the newborn; identification of red cell antibodies involved in hemolytic anemia. |
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