ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 109
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 109
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 10.0 mL of EDTA whole blood
Temperature:
Tube Type: 2 Lavender or Pink Top tubes
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen. Prenatal specimens from Rh Negative women must include information about when they last received Rh Immune Globulin.
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 specimenhas left the patient's side)
Temperature:
Tube Type: 2 Lavender or Pink Top tubes
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen. Prenatal specimens from Rh Negative women must include information about when they last received Rh Immune Globulin.
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 specimenhas left the patient's side)
Volume: 7 mL of serum and clot
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
SST TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
Separate cells from serum and send serum and clot in separate vials.
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen. Prenatal specimens from Rh Negative women must include information about when they last received Rh Immune Globulin.
See above for specimen labeling requirements.
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
SST TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
Separate cells from serum and send serum and clot in separate vials.
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen. Prenatal specimens from Rh Negative women must include information about when they last received Rh Immune Globulin.
See above for specimen labeling requirements.
Methods
Manual
Performed on most positive IgG direct and indirect Coombs specimens that are encountered or on request. Antibodies identified during prenatal testing and known to cause hemolytic disease of the newborn will be titered. May also include ABO, Rh type, and direct antiglobulin test.
Performed on most positive IgG direct and indirect Coombs specimens that are encountered or on request. Antibodies identified during prenatal testing and known to cause hemolytic disease of the newborn will be titered. May also include ABO, Rh type, and direct antiglobulin test.
CPT Codes
86870
* 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
NA
