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Antibody Identification

Order Code

ABID

Test Summary

This test is used to detect and identify unexpected antibodies directed against red blood cell antigens for use in pretransfusion testing, organ/tissue transplantation, evaluation of transfusion reactions, and to determine the risk for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 full large (6 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top or pink top) or 4 full (3 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s)
Pink Top recommended

Minimum Volume

Minimum 1 full large 6 mL K2EDTA (lavender top or pink top) or two full 3 mL K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s).

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

K2EDTA (lavender top) tube or K2EDTA (pink top) tube---not provided by CompuNet

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = n/a

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Rejected for gross hemolysis

Order Code

ABID

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB451

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86870

Billing Code

300636

CPT Statement

Methodology

Solid Phase Technology

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Blood Transfusion

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 2 days