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Epic Code LAB1230351 Antibody Identification Interpretation (Lab Staff Order Only)

Important Note

Specimens for Blood Bank must have 2 signatures on the specimen written in ink that is resistant to smearing. See Collection Information for more info.

Test Name Alias

Antibody ID | Antibody Workup | Red Cell Antibody Identification | 332 | LAB9410

Interface Order Alias

60000

Icons & Photos

6 mL Pink Top (EDTA) 3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): 6 mL Pink Top (EDTA) or 3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 4.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 4.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? No

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
  • Specimens for Blood Bank must have 2 signatures on the specimen written in ink that is resistant to smearing:
    • User ID's or initials of collectors/witnesses
      • Outpatient collection: The patient may serve as witness and initial the tube label.
      • Policytech reference #6476
  • Specimen must be labeled in the presence of the patient with:
    • Patient's first and last name
    • Unique identification number (MRN)
    • Date of collection
  • If there is any question as to the validity of the specimen identification or an inconsistency between current and previous results, a new specimen must be collected.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerate: 10 days

Laboratory Retention: 10 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Reference range is not available.

Performing Department

Blood Bank

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Butterworth Laboratory. Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI

Methodology

Solid Phase

CPT

86870

Epic Test ID

1230101933

LOINC

Antibody ID Interp: 14575-5

Reviewed Date

2/1/2022