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Antibody Detection RBC with Reflex to ID
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Ordering Recommendation
Detect the presence of 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).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain Red AND Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Do not freeze.
Transport 10 mL whole blood (Plain Red) AND 5 mL whole blood (EDTA). (Min: 7 mL (Plain Red) and 3 mL (EDTA))
Pediatric: Transport 1 mL whole blood (Plain Red) AND 0.5 mL whole blood (EDTA). (Min: 1 mL (Plain Red) and 0.5 mL (EDTA))
Refrigerated.
Separator tubes.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Panel identification will be performed on all positive specimens at an additional charge.
Positive screens are reflexed:
Female 15-45 years are reflexed to Antibody Identification, RBC (Prenatal Only) (ARUP test code 0013005)
All other Positive Screens are reflexed to Antibody ID Package (IRL) (ARUP test code 0013003)
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86850; additional CPT codes may apply
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0010004 | Antibody Detection, RBC | 14575-5 |
Aliases
- Antibody Screen
- Indirect Antiglobulin
- Indirect Coombs
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