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HelpTest Code 59 Indirect Antiglobulin (Coombs) Screen
Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect (Coombs) Screen | LAB0293233 | ANTIBODY SCREEN (RMH) |
Reporting Title
Indirect Antiglobulin (Coombs) Screen
Methodology
Antigen-Antibody Reaction; Standard AABB
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Whole blood
Acceptable: Clotted blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: EDTA
Acceptable: Clot, plain or Heparin, plain
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Additional Information: Gel separator tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Whole Blood: Refrigerated (preferred) ≤2 days
Clotted Blood: Refrigerated ≤14 days
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
86885