Epic Code LAB3530 A1 Antigen
Test Name Alias
A1 Ag | 7057
Interface Order Alias
11782
Icons & Photos
6 mL Pink Top (EDTA) | 3 mL Lavender Top (EDTA) |
Specimen Requirements
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: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL
Capillary Collect Acceptable? Yes
Collection Instructions:
- Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
- BB 2 Signers: 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.
- User ID's or initials of collectors/witnesses
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Whole Blood EDTA
Centrifuge/Spin: No
Aliquot: No
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
Not available
Performing Department
BLOOD BANK
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Butterworth Laboratory. Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Tube Technique
CPT
86905
CDM Code
80102371
Epic Test ID
1230100280
Beaker LOINC
LOINC Not available
Reviewed Date
1/29/2020
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: A1 ANTIGEN
Beaker Display Name: A1 Antigen Test
BEAKER TEST NAME: A1 ANTIGEN
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: A1 Antigen
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling
BEAKER COLLECTION: BB 2 SIGNERS
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW BLOOD BANK: 6 ML PINK EDTA TUBE A (Preferred)-Ambient
BW BLOOD BANK: 3 ML LAV TUBE R (Acceptable)-Refrigerated
BW BLOOD BANK: 3 ML LAVENDER TOP TUBE A (Acceptable)-Ambient
BW BLOOD BANK: 6 ML PINK EDTA R (Acceptable)-Refrigerated
BL BLOOD BANK: 6 ML PINK EDTA TUBE A (Preferred)-Ambient
BL BLOOD BANK: 3 ML LAV TUBE R (Acceptable)-Refrigerated
BL BLOOD BANK: 3 ML LAVENDER TOP TUBE A (Acceptable)-Ambient
BL BLOOD BANK: 6 ML PINK EDTA R (Acceptable)-Refrigerated
BR BLOOD BANK: 6 ML PINK EDTA TUBE A (Preferred)-Ambient