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Test Code ABSCG Antibody Screen, Blood

Important Note

This test may not be ordered alone; it is only available in other "group" tests such as TS, PTS, and RHG tests.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
ABSCG

 

Methodology

Two-Cell Panel, Agglutination

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen: Full tube of blood

Reject due to hemolysis: YES

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

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86850 (HH Bill Code 0204270)

Reference Values

Negative

If positive, antibody identification will be performed.