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Test Code LAB1287 ANTIGEN TYPING, PATIENT

Additional Codes

Internal / External: PTAGTYPING

Beaker: LAB1287

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
 

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Processing: Transport at room temperature same day.  If not transported to Lab same day, store refrigerated.  Do not separate plasma.
Required Patient Info: Label on tube must contain full patient name and date of birth and must match requisition. No unlabeled samples accepted.
Unacceptable Condition: Hemolyzed cells
Alternate Specimens: Plain red top tubes.

Method

Hemagglutination

Department

Blood Bank

Test Schedule

Daily at SCHS Bend

Test Includes

Antigen type for specified antigen.

CPT Code / Price Quote Code / Billing Information

CPT Codes: 86905

 

Remarks

Order for antigen typing of red cell antigens other than ABO or Rh.  Usually used for the putative fathers of babies of pregnant patients with known red cell antibodies.  State antigen(s) to be typed if known (K, C, c, etc.).  If determination of zygosity is desired, request typing of antithetical antigen(s) as well.  Phone Blood Bank for more information: 541-706-7718.