Screening of antigen-Negative RBC units
| Indications | Screening for RBC unit(s) that are negative for antigens that are targets of a patient’s antibodies. Test uses phenotyping reagents. |
| Method | Standard test tube, gel column or Capture solid phase technology |
| Test Information | Communication with the submitting facility may be requested in order to determine the scope of testing required and/or confirm the patient’s history. |
| Sample Requirements | EDTA or plain red top (clotted) tube. Serum separator gel tube is not acceptable. |
| Requested Volume | 1 full 7 ml EDTA/clotted sample |
| Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | Minimum volume: 1 full 7 ml EDTA/clotted sample Pediatric: 1 full 3 ml EDTA sample; neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers |
| Shipping Information | Ship at ambient temperature
Send samples to: |
| Requisition Form | RFT-Request for Testing Transfusion Services |
| Transaction Code | 3119-00 |
| CPT Codes | 86904 |
| Test Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 24 hours |