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Test ID BLOD0814 Isohemagglutinin

Synonym

Anti-A, Anti-B IgM Titer

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.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume    3.0 mL whole blood   
 Minimum Volume    1.0 mL whole blood

Stability/Transport

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

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

IgM Isoagglutinin titers are performed to determine the immune status of the patient.  

This test does not include IgG Anti-A or Anti-B titer.

Methodology

Tube

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo

CPT

86157