Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the Kp(a) (KEL3) antigen is expressed on the patient's red blood cells.
Mnemonic
P-KPA_IRL
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: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions
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 |
---|---|---|
2013691 | Kpa Pt Antigen Typing IRL |
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Aliases
- KEL3 antigen
Kpa Pt Antigen Typing IRL