UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Antibody Titer
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| Test Code(s): |
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NABT / HCNABT
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| CPT Code(s): |
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86886
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| Methodology: |
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Hemagglutination
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 0700 - 2230.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 24 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Indicate collection date and time on specimen.
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Preferred: Pink top tube (adult) or 2 mL lavender top acceptable for pediatric or neonate
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 6 mL
Pediatrics: 2 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Plasma
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Do not open or centrifuge tube.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Transfusion Service (C7/381) or send to tube station 134.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 1 year
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Interpretation
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| Additional Information: |
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This test will only be performed if the Indirect Antiglobulin test (or Antibody Screen) is positive.
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Antibody Titer
COOMBS ANTIBODY TITER
RED CELL ANTIBODY TITER
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