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Test ID BLOD1295 Granulocyte Antibodies, Serum

Useful For

Work-up of individuals having febrile, nonhemolytic transfusion reactions

 

Detection of individuals with autoimmune neutropenia

 

This test is not useful for the diagnosis of neutropenia caused by marrow suppression by drugs or tumors.

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Additional Information: Only pretransfusion reaction specimen is acceptable.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  365 days
  Ambient  7 days

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

7 to 15 days

Method Name

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86021

Reporting Name

Granulocyte Ab, S

Reference Values

Not applicable

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Secondary ID

8976
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description 
15877 Granulocyte Ab, S