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.
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