Ordering Recommendation
Aid in resolving ABO typing discrepancies. May also be useful in organ/tissue transplantation.
Mnemonic
A1 AG
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 (K2 EDTA)
Specimen Preparation
Storage/Transport Temperature
Do not freeze. Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86905
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2013503 | A1_Antigen Typing, Patient | 844-1 |
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Aliases
- A1 Lectin type
- A1 patient type
- ABO4 antigen
A1 Antigen Typing, Patient