Test ID: ABSC1
CPT code: 86850
LOINC: 890-4
Specimen Type: Pink or Lavender EDTA
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24 hrs
Instructions: Pink or lavender tube. Plastic red or green top tubes cannot be used.
Text: Detect irregular antibodies circulating in patient’s serum. Useful in
detecting antibodies in patients who are transfusion candidates or in
detection and identification of unexpected antibodies in prenatal
studies.
Methodology: TEST TUBE AGGLUTINATION