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Test Code 087 Antigen Typing RBC, Patient

Important Note

This test is not done for the purpose of establishing paternity.

Additional Codes

ALAB: AGTYPPT

PowerChart: Antigen Typing Patient

Test Method

AABB Standard: Agglutination of red cells with an antiserum represents the presence of the corresponding antigen in the red cells; Ortho (AABB Technical manual. 14th edition. Edited by V Vengelen-Tyler. Bethesda, MD, American Association of Blood Banks 2002)

Specimen Requirement

A 5 mL EDTA purple-top tube is preferred.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

 7-10 mL red-top, 5 mL heparin green-top or 5 mL blue-top tubes are also acceptable. Serum and plasma gel tubes are not acceptable. Cord blood may also be tested. Micro specimen may be obtained with a capillary collection device.

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after specimen arrives at testing site.

 

Reference Values

Not Applicable

CPT Code Information

86905 RBC antigens, other than ABO and Rh(D), each

Useful For

Added proof of alloantibody specificity.

Determining possible antibody specificities in complex cases.

 

LOINC Code Information

906-8