Test Code ABSC Indirect Coombs Test - St. Charles
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1282
Epic Description: INDIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN TEST
This code is for St. Charles. All other sites order ABSCE (LAB1282).
Synonym
Antibody Screen
Collection Limitations
Pink EDTA preferred 6.0 mL tube is in stock in Central Supply. Tubes can be ordered from Central Supply. Lawson #74361
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
PINK, 6.0 mL EDTA |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Tubes must be labeled with the following information:
1.Patient’s complete name
2.Clinic number
3.Location
4.Date of collection
5.Collector’s I.D.
Tubes may be labeled with stamped or computer-generated labels, or info may be handwritten. Do not centrifuge. Transport at room temperature. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Performing Lab
Blood Bank Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
40 minutes
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Blood Bank. Do not centrifuge.
CPT Code Information
86850