Antibody Identification, Titer and Typing, RBC

Test Code

5149

CPT Code(s)

86870 (x # of panel(s) performed), 86886 (x # of titer(s) performed), 86905 (x # of antigen typing(s) performed)

Test Code

5149

CPT Code(s)

86870 (x # of panel(s) performed), 86886 (x # of titer(s) performed), 86905 (x # of antigen typing(s) performed)

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Clinical Significance

Antibody Identification, Titer and Typing, RBC - Antibody identification is needed to assess the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn and to identify sensitized persons at risk in the setting of future transfusions.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

Based on reactions presenting from Antibody Identification, Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) with Reflex to Anti C3 and Anti IgG may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880).
If DAT (Coombs, Direct) is positive, Anti C3d and Anti IgG will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880 x2).

Methodology

Immune Agglutination

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Based on reactions presenting from Antibody Identification, Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) with Reflex to Anti C3 and Anti IgG may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880).
If DAT (Coombs, Direct) is positive, Anti C3d and Anti IgG will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880 x2).

Methodology

Immune Agglutination

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (pink-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

ACD (yellow-top) tube, red-top tube (no gel), cord blood or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection Instructions

If submitting with a CBC, HbA1c, or any other test requiring an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, please submit a separate tube for this test

Transport Container

EDTA (pink-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (pink-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

ACD (yellow-top) tube, red-top tube (no gel), cord blood or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection Instructions

If submitting with a CBC, HbA1c, or any other test requiring an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, please submit a separate tube for this test

Transport Container

EDTA (pink-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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