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 Technology
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
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
Antibody Screen Automated | Negative |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
If Antibody Screen is positive, Antibody Identification will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86850; additional CPT codes may apply
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0010032 | Antibody Screen Automated | 890-4 |
2000064 | Specimen Expiration Date | 45374-6 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Indirect Coombs
- RBC Antibody Screen
Antibody Screen RBC with Reflex to Identification