ANTIBODY SCREEN
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ABSCN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 108
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (stat)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 108
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (stat)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen. Sample must be received at UPHS-Marquette lab within 3 days of collection.
Specimen MUST be labeled with:
1. Patient full name (no abbreviations)
2. Patient identification number - MGH Medical Record # if known, patient's birthdate or Soc. Sec. #
3. Date specimen was drawn
4. Phlebotomist ID
IF THE PATIENT'S NAME IS MISSPELLED ON THE SPECIMEN TUBE, OR IF THERE IS NOT AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON THE TUBE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE. (These items cannot be changed or added once the specimen has left the patient's side)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen. Sample must be received at UPHS-Marquette lab within 3 days of collection.
Specimen MUST be labeled with:
1. Patient full name (no abbreviations)
2. Patient identification number - MGH Medical Record # if known, patient's birthdate or Soc. Sec. #
3. Date specimen was drawn
4. Phlebotomist ID
IF THE PATIENT'S NAME IS MISSPELLED ON THE SPECIMEN TUBE, OR IF THERE IS NOT AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON THE TUBE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE. (These items cannot be changed or added once the specimen has left the patient's side)
Specimen Acceptability
Sample not acceptable if more than 3 days old.
Methods
Manual
Includes indirect antiglobulin testing wtih commercially prepared screening cells, and antibody identification if indicated.
Includes indirect antiglobulin testing wtih commercially prepared screening cells, and antibody identification if indicated.
CPT Codes
86850
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
