AGGLUTININ TITER, COLD

Synonyms: Cold Agglutinin Titer
Computer Code: (COLD) (PALT )
Specimen Collection: 7 mL blood (lavender top tube). Must be sent at 35°C.
Minimum Volume: 7 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Spin and separate immediately. RuBlood Bankerband plasma tube to cell tube and store at room temperature or 35° C.
Reference Values: Non-Reactive: <1:16 titer If initial screening shows reactivity at room temperature or 37°C an antibody screen will be performed.
Lab Code: Blood Bank
Requisition: Blood Bank
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 24 hrs
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86157
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII