Antibody Screen, RBC with Reflex to Identification, Titer, and Antigen Typing
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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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
Alternative name(s)
RBC Antibody Screen
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (pink-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | ACD (yellow-top) tube • Red-top tube (unspun no gel) • Cord blood • 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 | Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST) • Spun red-top tube (no gel) |
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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