ANTIGEN SCREEN ERYTHROCYTES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: BD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 129
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 5.0 mL EDTA plasma
Temperature:
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tubes
Collection Info:
NOTE:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.
Specimen MUST be labeled with:
     1.  Patient full name (no abbreviations)
     2.  Patient identification number - MGH Medical Record # if known, patient's birthdate or Soc. Sec. #
     3.  Date specimen was drawn
     4.  Phlebotomist ID
IF THE PATIENT'S NAME IS MISSPELLED ON THE SPECIMEN TUBE, OR IF THERE IS NOT AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON THE TUBE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE.  (These items cannot be changed or added once the specimen has left the patient's side)

Methods

Manual

Clinical Utilities

Useful for typing of red cell antigens of the patient and for the donor unit; screening for antigens for which a patient possesses corresponding antibodies.

CPT Codes

86905

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

NA