Test Code TITER Antibody Titer, Blood
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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TITER |
Methodology
Agglutination
Includes ABID “Antibody Identification, Blood” (red cell antigen typing not performed).
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
86850-antibody screen (HH Bill Code 0204290)
86870-antibody identification (HH Bill Code 0204290)
86886-antibody titer (HH Bill Code 0204290)
Reference Values
Not applicable