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Test ID |
| ABSCR |
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EPIC Test ID |
| LAB278 |
Performing Laboratory
St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Acceptable: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of EDTA plasma
Stability:An EDTA specimen drawn within 3 days of testing is the preferred specimen.
The sample should be tested as soon as possible following collection. If a delay in testing
occurs, the sample should be stored 2-6 C.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Useful For
The antibody screen test is used in the detection of unexpected blood group antibodies.
Methodology
Gel Method
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850
Report Available
STAT within 1 hour of receipt. Routine within 2 hours of receipt.