RBC Antigen Typing
Order Name
Ag Type
Test Number: 7001100
Revision Date 07/11/2017
Test Number: 7001100
Revision Date 07/11/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Red Blood Cell Antigen
|
Hemagglutination | 43739-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7 mL (3.5mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Pink top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 7 mL (3.5mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Used to determine the presence of a specific red blood cell antigen. |
| Notes | Please specify on the requisition which specific antigen(s) to evaluate. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86905 |
| Lab Section | Blood Bank |