Test Code TITER Antibody Titer
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB275
Epic Description: ANTIBODY TITER
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
1 hour
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to Blood Bank. Do not centrifuge.
CPT Code Information
86886