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HelpTest Code ASC Antibody Screen, Blood
Additional Codes
| Epic Order Code: | LAB278 |
| Sunquest Order Code: | ASC |
Specimen Required
| Patient Preparation: |
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| Container Type: |
Optimal: Pink Top (EDTA) Acceptable: Lavender |
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
6 mL Whole Blood Additional volume may be requried if antibody identification is indicated. |
| Collection Instructions: |
Collect specimen and gently invert several times to mix. Label the specimen, in the presence of the patient, with full name, date of birth and patient medical record number. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Collect sample in pink top container. 2. Label per policy in the presence of the patient. 3. Send whole blood sample to Blood Bank for testing. |
Useful For
The Antibody Screen test can be used to detect most clinically significant unexpected antibodies which may be present in the patient plasma/serum.
*If an antibody screen is postivie an antibody identification will be initiated by Blood Bank.Identifications are only performed at Bronson Methodist and Bronson Battle Creek Hospitals.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| %AS | Anitbody Screen | Yes | Yes |
| %ABI | Antibody Identification | No | witih positive screen |
Method Name
Gel and Tube
Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | |
| Ambient | 1 day |
Rejection Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Other | N/A |
Post Processing Specimen Type
Whole blood
Specimen Minimum Volume
Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Specimen Required section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens. Contact the Bronson Laboratory if complex collection exceptions occur that require more information.
| Minimum Volume: |
Adult: 3.0 mL whole blood Pediatric: 2.0 mL whole blood |
| Neonate Volume: | 1.0 mL whole blood |
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Blood Bank-Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Battle Creek, South Haven
Day(s) Performed
24/7
Reference Values
| Test ID | Reference Range | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASC | Negative | |
LOINC Code Information
890-4
CPT Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | CPT Code |
|---|---|---|
| ASC | Antibody Screen | 86850 |
| %ADI | Anitbody Identification | 86870 |
Sample Retention Time
Blood Bank specimens (other than Cord Blood) are retained in the Blood Bank for 30 days. Pretransfusion testing should be completed on specimens within 2 days of collection.