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HelpTest Code ABID Antibody Identification, Blood
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| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| ABID |
Methodology
Agglutination
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube of blood
Collection Instructions:
Note: Include report of diagnosis and history of drug therapy, pregnancy, and transfusions.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86870 (HH Bill Code 0204280)
Reference Values
None detected
If positive, antibodies will be identified and corresponding special red cell antigen typing on patient’s red blood cells will be performed. A consultation service is offered, at no charge, regarding the clinical relevance of red-cell antibodies.