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0013010
Elution & Antibody Identification, RBC
IRL-ELU
Ordering Recommendation
Determine the specificity of the red blood cell (RBC) antibody that coats the patient's RBC cells in vivo.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
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 |
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Aliases
Elution & Antibody Identification, RBC
