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Epic EAP: LAB482
Epic Description: Heterophile AB Screen
Synonym
Heterohile Antibody Screen
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Performing sites:
OMC-Jeff Hwy, Hammond, Driftwood, Lapalco, Lakeview, O'Neal, Pediatrics, Rothchild, Summa
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, with gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, no gel | 6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold micro, with gel | 2 x 0.5 mL | 1 x 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red micro, no gel | 2 x 0.5 mL | 1 x 0.5 mL |
Performing sites:
Baptist, Baton Rouge, Chabert, Covington, Iberville, Primary Care, Kenner, Northshore, River Parishes, St. Ann, St. Charles, Slidell clinic, Westbank
| Tube Type | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Lavender Micro, EDTA | 2 x 0.5 mL | 1 x 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
For Baptist, Baton Rouge, Chabert, Covington, Iberville, Primary Care, Kenner, Northshore, River Parishes, St. Ann, St. Charles, Slidell clinic, Westbank: Use EDTA whold blood for testing.
Do not centrifuge.
For Summa, Hammond, Driftwood, Lapalco, Lakeview, OMC-Jeff Hwy, O'Neal, Pediatrics, Rothchild: Centrifuge specimen and aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight. Label aliquot as plasma or serum.
Performing Lab
Varies depending on site.
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirement
Plasma or Serum
Optimum: 0.4 mL
Minimum: 0.2 mL