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Antibody Screen RBC with Reflex to Identification : 0010020

Mnemonic: ABSC-R

Methodology:	Solid Phase
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	1-3 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K₂EDTA). Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Remarks: Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma Separator Tubes. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:

Available Separately	Components	Reference Interval
	Antibody Screen	Negative
	Antibody Identification, RBC (Blood Bank)	By report

Note:

If Antibody Screen is positive, Antibody Identification will be added. Additional charges apply.

CPT Code(s):

86850 Ab Screen; if reflexed as part of Prenatal Reflexive Panel (0095044): add 86870 Ab Identification; 86880 Direct Coombs; and 86906 Rh Phenotype

Cross References:

Indirect Coombs (Antibody Screen RBC with Reflex to Identification), RBC Antibody Screen (Antibody Screen RBC with Reflex to Identification)

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