AGGLUTININ TITER, COLD
Synonyms: | Cold Agglutinin Titer |
Computer Code: | (COLD) (PALT ) |
Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (lavender top tube). Must be sent at 35°C. |
Minimum Volume: | 7 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Spin and separate immediately. RuBlood Bankerband plasma tube to cell tube and store at room temperature or 35° C. |
Reference Values: | Non-Reactive: <1:16 titer If initial screening shows reactivity at room temperature or 37°C an antibody screen will be performed. |
Lab Code: | Blood Bank |
Requisition: | Blood Bank |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 24 hrs |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 86157 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |