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HelpTest Code ILREFLAB Antibody Titer
Additional Codes
ALAB: ILREFLAB
PowerChart: Reference Lab Testing
MA Cerner: Antibody Titer
Specimen Requirement
A 5 mL EDTA purple-top tube is preferred.
Useful For
Monitoring antibody levels during pregnancy to help assess the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Performance
Testing is performed by ImpactLife.
CPT Code Information
86886 Antihuman globulin test; indirect, each antibody titer.
LOINC Code Information
15343-7 Blood Group Antibody Screen [Titer] In Serum Or Plasma
Test Method
AABB Standard: Agglutination of red cells with a serial dilution of antiserum (antibody) to the corresponding antigen present in the red cells; antibody titration. (AABB Technical manual. 14th edition. Edited by V Vengelen-Tyler. Bethesda, MD, American Association of Blood Banks 2002)
Testing Algorithm
An Antibody Identification is performed with all Antibody Titers.
Reference Values
Not applicable