Autoadsorption
Also Known as (Alias) | Autologous Adsorption |
Indications | Determination the presence of RBC alloantibody/ies by removal of autoantibody that is causing broad reactivity in patient plasma. Patient may have autoimmune hemolytic anemia. |
Method | Standard test tube methodology |
Test Information | Test performed on patient who has not been transfused within the past three months. |
Additional Test Information | Multiple adsorptions may be required, depending on the strength of the autoantibody. |
Sample Requirements | Plain red top and EDTA tube. Serum separator gel tube is not acceptable. |
Requested Volume | 3 full 7 ml plain red top (clotted) and 10 full 3 ml EDTA samples |
Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | 3 full 7 ml clotted and 10 full 3 ml EDTA samples |
Sample Information | Sample requirement can be adjusted depending on patient’s weight and HBG |
Shipping Information | Ship at ambient temperature
Send samples to: Bloodworks Northwest |
Requisition Form | Request for Testing-Immunohematology Reference Laboratory and Immunohematology Consultation Request |
Transaction Code | 3127-00 |
CPT Codes | 86978 |
Test Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
Turn around Time (analytic time) | 24 hours if weekday; 48 hours if weekend |
Report/ Results | Fax number required to receive report |