ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antibody ID Package (IRL) : 0013003

Mnemonic: IRL-AB PKG

Methodology: Hemagglutination
Performed: Mon-Fri (On call 24 hours for emergencies)
Reported: 2-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red AND lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 10 mL whole blood (plain red) AND 10 mL whole blood (EDTA). (Min: 7 mL plain red AND 5 mL EDTA).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Deliver to lab immediately.

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Includes: ABO/Rh Type, Rh Phenotype, Direct Coombs, RBC Antibody Identification, by various methods.  Additional testing, at an additional charge, may be required depending on antibody complexity. Client must provide patient transfusion history.
CPT Code(s): 86900 ABO; 86901 Rh; 86906 Rh Phen; 86880 DC; 86870 x3 ABID
Cross References: Antibody Identification Non-Prenatal (Antibody ID Package (IRL))
 
 

 

 

 
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