Elution
Indications | Recovery of antibody bound to red blood cells of patients found to have a positive direct antiglobulin test. The eluate is prepared from patient’s red blood cells that have been coated in vivo to determine the specificity of the antibody. |
Method | Standard test tube methodology; Acid elution |
Test Information | Test performed on sample with a Positive Direct Antiglobulin (DAT) result. |
Sample Requirements | EDTA tube. Serum separator gel tube is not acceptable. |
Requested Volume | 1 full 7 ml EDTA sample |
Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | Minimum volume: 1 full 7 ml EDTA sample Pediatric: 1 full 3 ml EDTA sample |
Shipping Information | Ship at ambient temperature
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Requisition Form | Request for Testing-Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Immunohematology Consultation Request |
Transaction Code | 3129-00 |
CPT Codes | 86860 |
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 |