Test Code ABI Antibody Identification
Performing Laboratory
YRMC Blood Bank
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
1 full Lavender Tube (6 ml K2EDTA),
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Testing Algorithm
Based on results of identification, the patient sample will be antigen typed
Methodology
IgG Gel Card
Reference Values
Negative
Specimen Collection Instructions
If there is a delay in transport of >30 minutes, separate plasma from red cells to optimize antibody identification. Submit both identified plasma tube and original red cell tube to blood bank.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86870
Loinc Code
14575-5