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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
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
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender (K2EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) AND plain red.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
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 TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated. Deliver to lab immediately.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Separator tubes.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
3-5 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Additional information related to the test.
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.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
86900; 86901; 86880; 86870 x3; additional CPT codes may apply
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