Screening of antigen-Negative RBC units
Indications | Screening for RBC unit(s) that are negative for antigens that are targets of a patient’s antibodies. Test uses phenotyping reagents. |
Method | Standard test tube, gel column or Capture solid phase technology |
Test Information | Communication with the submitting facility may be requested in order to determine the scope of testing required and/or confirm the patient’s history. |
Sample Requirements | EDTA or plain red top (clotted) tube. Serum separator gel tube is not acceptable. |
Requested Volume | 1 full 7 ml EDTA/clotted sample |
Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | Minimum volume: 1 full 7 ml EDTA/clotted sample Pediatric: 1 full 3 ml EDTA sample; neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers |
Shipping Information | Ship at ambient temperature
Send samples to: |
Requisition Form | Request for Testing-Immunohematology Reference Laboratory |
Transaction Code | 3119-00 |
CPT Codes | 86904 |
Test Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
Turn around Time (analytic time) | 24 hours |