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Jk(a) and Jk(b) Antigen Typing - Patient
JKA_JKB_AG
Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the Jk(a) (JK1) and Jk(b) antigens are expressed on the patient's red blood cells. To determine if the patient is heterozygous or homozygous for the Jk(a) and Jk(b) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2007728 | Jk(a) (JK1) Antigen Typing, Patient | |
| 2007730 | Jk(b) (JK2) Antigen Typing, Patient |
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Aliases
Jk(a) and Jk(b) Antigen Typing - Patient
