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Elution & Antibody Identification, RBC
0013010
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Ordering Recommendation
Determine the specificity of the red blood cell (RBC) antibody that coats the patient's RBC cells in vivo.
Mnemonic
IRL-ELU
Methodology
Hemagglutination
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 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator or gel tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Includes resolution of Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86860; 86870
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0017567 | Interp Elution |
* 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
Elution & Antibody Identification, RBC
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