Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the litle k (cellano) (KEL2) antigen is expressed on the patient's red blood cells. To determine if the patient is heterozygous or homozygous for the k antigen, Kell Antigen Typing - Patient (2007731) should also be ordered.
Mnemonic
K LITTLEAG
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 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86905
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2007716 | Cellano Antigen Typing, Patient |
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Aliases
- KEL2 antigen
Cellano Antigen Typing - Patient