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HelpTest Code ASC Antibody Screen (Indirect Antiglobulin test)
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB278
Methodology
Red-Cell Agglutination
Used to detect clinically significant RBC antibodies that may impact compatibility testing, transfusion, or pregnancy.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a 10-mL, pink-top, Blood Bank (K2 EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood.
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, then antibody identification will be performed at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850 - screen
86870 - identification (if appropriate)