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Antibody Identification, RBC (Prenatal Only) : 0013005

Mnemonic: IRL-ABID

Methodology:	Hemagglutination
Performed:	Mon-Fri
Reported:	2-5 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Plain red AND lavender (EDTA), pink (K₂EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution). Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 10 mL whole blood (plain red) (Min: 7 mL). AND 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) (Min: 3 mL) Also acceptable: Plasma, serum, or clot. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Remarks: Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Note:	This test is for prenatal patients only. Includes: ABO/Rh Type, Rh Phenotype, Direct Coombs, RBC Antibody Identification by various methods. Titers will be performed, at an additional charge, on prenatal specimens for clinically significant antibodies.
CPT Code(s):	86900 ABO; 86901 Rh; 86880 DC; 86870 ABID; 86906 Rh Phenotyping
Cross References:	Newborn/Maternal Antibody Work-Up (Antibody Identification, RBC (Prenatal Only))

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