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Order Code LABAGNTYP Antigen Panel - Lab Use Only

Useful For

Determining the antigen status of a patient’s red blood cells. Typically used in conjunction with a positive antibody identification and crossmatch to obtain compatible units for transfusion.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: EDTA

Container/Tube: Whole Blood EDTA

Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube

Acceptable: Purple-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL whole blood

 

Collection instructions: Specimen(s) must be labeled with patient first and last name, MR# or DOB, date/time drawn, and phlebotomist's initials.  Armband (Blue Typenex) is included on the sample when testing is for product issue, pre-operative labs, or inpatients.

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type             Temperature                          Stability              
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 3 days
  Refrigerated 3 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday thru Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center

Methodology

 

Monoclonal-Polyclonal Blend, Monoclonal Antihuman globulin, Hemagglutination

Test Classification and CPT Codes

86905 for each antigen