Methodology
Room Temprature Incubation (IgM)
Synonyms
ABO Titer
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Blood Bank
Epic ID
LAB257
Lab Test Days
Mon-Fri 6 AM to 8 PM
Standard TAT
8 Hours
Stat TAT
None
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be double initialed by the collecting nurse and a nurse that verifies the patient's identify against the order, specimen label and patient demographics. Specimen must not be hemolyzed.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
3 Days
Rejection Criteria
Not double Initilaled, Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
1.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Processing Instructions
Deliver to Blood Bank
Included Tests
Antibody screen (indirect coombs) and A1 and/or A2 and/or B titer based on patient ABO type
Comments
For potential or current heart transplant patients please order Isohemagglutinin Titer-Heart or Isohemagglutinin Titer-Limited (1:32 dilution only). Red top also acceptable.
CPT Codes
86941
Revised
08-23-17
Initials
JZ