Lab Test Details
Lab Test Details
| SIM | LAB275 |
| CPT | 86850 |
| Synonyms | Antibody Titer |
| Specimen Type | Whole Blood, Plasma, or Serum |
| Container | 6.0 ml Pink – EDTA (preferred) 4.0 ml Lavender – EDTA 4.0 ml Red NON-serum separator |
| Collection Instructions | None |
| Volume | Max: 6.0 ml whole blood EDTA 4.0 ml plasma or serum Min: 3.0 ml whole blood 1.5 ml plasma or serum |
| Additional Information | The name of the antibody to be titered. If not provided, this testing shall be performed as prerequisite to the ordered test and maximum specimen volumes are required. |
| Patient Preparation | None |
| Specimen Processing Instructions | None |
| Transport Requirements | Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | N/A |
| Rejection Criteria | Collection in a serum separator tube, Specimen without patient identification. |
| Reference Range | N/A |
| Critical Value | N/A |
| Test Includes | Antibody Titer Screen and Antibody Titer when indicated by a positive (1+ or greater reaction strength) Antibody Titer Screen. |
| Methodology | Low Ionic Strength Saline enhanced Hemagglutination Tube screening test method through AHG phase. Unenhanced Hemagglutination Tube method for tittering. |
| Testing Frequency | Day shift only, Monday – Sunday |
| Reviewed By | Michele Earley |
| Reviewed Date | 3/28/23 |
| Supplemental |