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HelpOrder Code LABE E Antigen - Lab Use Only
Useful For
Determining the presence or absence of the E antigen on red blood cells.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements:
Specimen Type: EDTA
Container/Tube: Whole Blood EDTA
Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Acceptable: Purple-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 5mL 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.
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 Laboratory
Methodology
Seraclonal antibody-antigen hemagglutination
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86905