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Test Code LAB4484 ANTI-CD38 PRE-THERAPY BLOOD BANK EVALUATION

Additional Codes

Internal / Beaker: LAB4484

External: ANTICD38

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
 

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Pink or Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Preferred Volume: 12 mL in 2 tubes
Emergency Minimum Volume: 6 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: None
Limitations:

Method

Hemagglutination

Synonyms

Darzalex; daratumumab; Pre-treatment blood testing

Department

Blood Bank

Test Schedule

Daily at SCMC Bend

Test Includes

Anitbody screen & molecular or serologic antigen typing as indicated by transfusion needs.

CPT Code / Price Quote Code / Billing Information

CPT Codes: 86850 & varies


 

Reference Lab

SCHS & Red Cross

Remarks

For patients being started on the anti-CD38 drug Darzalex/daratumumab as a baseline for transfusion-related decisions.