Antibody Screen, RBC with Reflex to Identification, Titer, and Antigen Typing

Antibody Screen, RBC with Reflex to Identification, Titer, and Antigen Typing

Test Code

795
86850
795
86850
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Clinical Significance

Antibody Screen, RBC with Reflex to Identification, Titer, and Antigen Typing - This test is used to detect significant RBC antibodies.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • If Antibody Screen is positive, then Antibody Identification, Titer and Antigen Typing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86870 (x) # of panel(s) performed, 86886 (x) # of titer(s) performed and 86905 (x) # of antigen typing(s).

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

Methodology

Immune Agglutination

Reference Range(s)

No antibodies detected

Alternative Name(s)

RBC Antibody Screen

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
If Antibody Screen is positive, then Antibody Identification, Titer and Antigen Typing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86870 (x) # of panel(s) performed, 86886 (x) # of titer(s) performed and 86905 (x) # of antigen typing(s).

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

Methodology

Immune Agglutination

Reference Range(s)

No antibodies detected

Alternative Name(s)

RBC Antibody Screen
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: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (pink-top) tube
ACD (yellow-top) tube, red-top tube (no gel), cord blood or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
5 mL

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

EDTA (pink-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST)
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION 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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