Antibody Titer
Test Summary
This test is used for prenatal patients only to identify unexpected RBC antibodies and aid in determining the risk for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 full large (6 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top or pink top) or two full (3 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s).
Pink Top recommended
Pink Top recommended
Minimum Volume
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
ABTIT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB042
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86886
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Tube
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 full large (6 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top or pink top) or two full (3 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s).
Pink Top recommended
Pink Top recommended
Minimum Volume
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
Result Information
Methodology
Tube
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 2 days