4 - 96 hours
Test Updated:
Red Cell Antigen Typing
Blood Type, Antibody Identification
Red Cell Antibody Evaluation
ABID
ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION STUDY
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Test Overview
Done on patients who have a positive antibody screening test to identify unexpected antibody(ies). Antibody identification is routinely necessary prior to transfusion.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimens in two pink top tubes. Send intact specimens at room temperature. Specimens are unacceptable if collected in serum separator tube, contaminated, or grossly hemolyzed. Specimens sent for Blood Bank testing cannot be split for use by other laboratories.