Test Code LAB278 Antibody Screen, Blood

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 86850

Includes detection of any irregular blood group antibodies with Antibody Identification, Blood performed on positive screens.

This test is also included in Crossmatch (XM), Type and Screen (TYSC), and Obstetric Panel (PNP and PTYSC).

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Transfusion Services

Draw blood in a large, pink-top (K₂ EDTA) tube, and send 6 mL of K₂ EDTA blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)

Note: Label specimen with patient’s first and last name, medical record number, date of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.

Negative

Available STAT