Test Overview
Test Usage

Done on patients who have a positive antibody screening test to identify unexpected antibody(ies). Antibody identification is routinely necessary prior to transfusion.

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided.

Test Limitations

Antibody may be too weak to be detected and/or identified. Antibody to high incidence antigens may require referral to reference laboratory. Antibody to low incidence antigens may not be detected.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Analytic Time

4 - 96 hours

Soft Order Code
ABINT
MiChart Code
Antibody Identification
Synonyms
  • Red Cell Antigen Typing
  • Blood Type, Antibody Identification
  • Red Cell Antibody Evaluation
  • ABID
  • ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION STUDY
Laboratory
Blood Bank
Section
Blood Bank
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

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.

Alternate Specimen
IN-HOUSE: Lavender top tube (intact specimen) may be substituted for Pink top. All other specimen types are unacceptable. MLABS: Pink top tube (intact specimen) is preferred; the following are acceptable: lavender top (glass or plastic), red top (glass only), plasma aliquot from pink or lavender top, serum aliquot from red top. Plastic red top tubes will be rejected without exception. [9/03; rev 4/04]
Normal Volume
6 mL whole blood
Additional Information

Antibody Identification studies include a 10 cell panel. If additional red cell panels are required for identification, this testing will be performed at an additional charge. If antigen determination is indicated Human Erythrocyte Antigen Genotyping will be performed at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.

Billing
CPT Code
86870
Fee Code
21267