Ordering Recommendation

Use to identify unexpected red blood cell (RBC) antibodies in a patient's serum and, when applicable, in antibodies coating the patient's RBCs. Use for pretransfusion testing, organ/tissue transplantation, and evaluation of transfusion reactions. Do not use this test for prenatal patients. For prenatal patients, order RBC Antibody ID Prenatal - Reflex to Titer (3017611).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (K2EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) AND plain red.

Specimen Preparation

Do not freeze. Transport 10 mL whole blood (plain red) AND 20 mL whole blood (EDTA). (Min: 7 mL plain red AND 10 mL EDTA).

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Deliver to lab immediately.

Unacceptable Conditions

Separator tubes.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Hemagglutination (HA)

Performed

Mon-Fri

Reported

3-5 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Standard

Note

Includes: ABO/Rh type, direct Coombs, RBC antibody identification, by various methods. Red blood cell antigen testing will be added as indicated. Depending on antibody complexity, additional testing may be required. Additional charges apply. Client must provide patient transfusion history.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86900; 86901; 86880; 86870 x3; additional CPT codes may apply

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0010248 ABORh 882-1
0013008 Direct Coombs 13946-9
0013501 Antibody Identification PKG
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Aliases

  • 0013003
  • Antibody Identification Non-Prenatal
  • IRL-AB PKG
RBC Antibody ID Package (IRL)