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 |
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Minimum Volume | 0.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
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Refrigerated | 3 days | |
Frozen | Greater than 3 days | Preferred for transport |
Methodology
Titration
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86900, 86886