Red Cell Antibody Identification
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Test Description
Test patient serum/plasma to determine the presence of unexpected allo or autoantibodies.
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Test Type
Immunohematology
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Additional Test Name(s)
Antibody ID
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Sample Notes
3 whole blood EDTA (lavender or pink) tubes and 1 plain red top tube
Restrictions
- Do not use a gel separator tube.
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Requested Volume
12 mL whole blood EDTA and 5 mL serum
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Shipping Information
Refrigerated
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Method
Serologic, Tube
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Turnaround Time
3 days
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Accepts NY State Samples
W. Henrietta, Farmington, Philadelphia
We offer two ways to order this test.
If you have an account, you can place this order online using "CONNECT".
Or, contact the lab directly.
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory