AGGLUTININ TITER, COLD
| Synonyms: | Cold Agglutinin Titer |
| Computer Code: | COLD |
| 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 |