Ordering Recommendation
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).
Mnemonic
ABSC-R
Methodology
Solid Phase
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze. Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma Separator Tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Available Separately |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
Antibody Screen Automated | Negative | |
AB PANEL (LISS) | By report |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
If Antibody Screen is positive, Antibody Identification will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86850; additional CPT codes may apply
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0010032 | Antibody Screen Automated | 890-4 |
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Aliases
- Indirect Coombs
- RBC Antibody Screen
Antibody Screen RBC with Reflex to Identification