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Test ID BLOD0814 Isohemagglutinin

Specimen Type/Requirements

Pink EDTA tube - Plasma (preferred)

Lavender EDTA tube - Plasma

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

 

See Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy

 

Do not use gel barrier or serum separator tubes.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis.  Test is not affected by icterus.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume    0.5 mL serum or plasma  
 Minimum Volume    0.2 mL

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     3 days     
 Frozen     Greater than 3 days     Preferred for transport     

 

Methodology

Titration

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86900, 86886