Antibody Detection, RBC
| CPT Code(s): | 86850 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Plain red AND lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 10 mL whole blood (plain red) (Min: 7 mL). AND 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) (Min: 3 mL).Pediatric: Transport 1 mL whole blood (plain red). AND 0.5 mL whole blood (EDTA). Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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