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Antibody Titer, Blood

Important Note

This test is not orderable.  A type and screen (LAB276) should be ordered.

Additional Codes

LAB276

Reporting Title

Antibody Titer

Methodology

Note:  Antibodies will be titered monthly on all outpatient or in-patient obstetric patients who have a clinically significant antibody present. An antibody titer will not be performed if the antibody screen is negative.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-Transfusion Services

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a 6-mL, pink-top (K2 EDTA) tube; and send a minimum of 5 mL of K2 EDTA whole blood.

Note:  Specimen and request form must be signed, dated, and timed by person drawing the specimen.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86886