Methodology
Serological
Specimen Type
Serum and Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Versiti Wisconsin Immunohematology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-7 mL Blood in (red-top) tube ***and*** 1-5 mL Whole Blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
3-7 mL Blood in (red-top) tube ***and*** 1-5 mL Whole Blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Prewarm clot tubes and maintain at 37 C during clotting.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Test Volume Required
3.5 mL Incubated Serum ***and*** 5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Incubated Serum ***and*** 1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Maintain at 37 C during clotting by placing in incubator. Centrifuge and separate serum immediately. Complete a Versiti Wisconsin Immunohemtology requisition and submit with specimens refrigerated.
CPT Codes
86940, 86941
Revised
08-12-19
Initials
SL