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HelpTest Code LAB849 Cold Agglutinins
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red (no-gel serum) Tube, maintain at 37° C prior to centrifugation and separation
Specimen will be rejected if overt hemolysis
Stability/Transport
Maintain at 37° C prior to centrifugation and separation of serum from cells. Allow specimen to clot at 37° C. Separate and send both cells/clot and serum in separate, labeled tubes.
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Test Tube
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Transfusion Services/Blood Bank
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 6.0-8.0 mL whole blood separated |
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL whole blood separated |
AKA
Cold Agg, Anti-big-I titer, Anti-little-I titer
Additional Information
Reference Interval: Normal <64
CPT
86157