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E and e Antigen Typing-Patient
E_ELITTLE
Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the E (RH3) and e (RH5) antigens are expressed on the patient's red blood cells. To determine if the patient is heterozygous or homozygous for the E and e antigens.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Qualitative Agglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Refer to report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86905 x2
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2007942 | E (RH3) Antigen Typing, Patient | |
| 2007944 | Little e (RH5) Antigen Typing |
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Aliases
- Big E Antigen Typing
- RH3 antigen
E and e Antigen Typing-Patient
