Ordering Recommendation
Identify unexpected red blood cell (RBC) antibodies in the patient's serum and, when applicable, in antibodies coating the patient's RBCs. Use for pretransfusion testing, organ/tissue transplantation, and evaluation of transfusion reactions. Do not use this test for prenatal patients. For prenatal patients, order Antibody ID RBC Prenatal - Reflex to Titer (0013005).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA) AND Plain Red.
Do not freeze. Transport 10 mL whole blood (plain red) AND 20 mL whole blood (EDTA). (Min: 7 mL plain red AND 10 mL EDTA).
Refrigerated. Deliver to lab immediately.
Separator tubes.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Includes: ABO/Rh Type, Rh Phenotype, Direct Coombs, RBC Antibody Identification, by various methods. Depending on antibody complexity, additional testing may be required. Additional charges apply. Client must provide patient transfusion history.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86900; 86901; 86906; 86880; 86870 x3; additional CPT codes may apply
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0010248 | ABORh | 882-1 |
0013008 | Direct Coombs | 13946-9 |
0013019 | Probable Rh Phenotype | 10331-7 |
0013501 | Antibody Identification PKG |
Aliases
- Antibody Identification Non-Prenatal