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Test Code TITER Antibody Titer, Blood

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
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