Cold Hemagglutinins
Test Summary
This test can be useful for the detection of cold agglutinins in association with cold agglutinin syndrome
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel). Clot at 37°C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 28 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received frozen
Order Code
COLD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB114
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86157
Billing Code
- 30049766
CPT Statement
Methodology
Hemagglutination (HA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
None detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday; Report available: 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood in a red-top tube (no gel). Clot at 37°C. Centrifuge at room temperature and immediately separate serum.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Note: If testing is for recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae exposure, Test Code 21130 -Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibody (IgM), is recommended.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 28 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received frozen
Result Information
Methodology
Hemagglutination (HA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
None detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday; Report available: 2 days