Antibody Screen




Test Mnemonic

ASCR

CPT Codes

  • 86850 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
6 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Pink) AmbientDo not use serum separator tubes.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
4 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender) AmbientDo not use serum separator tubes.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient4 days
Refrigerated4 days
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Methodology

Name Description
Agglutination 

Reference Range

Special Info

All blood bank samples and requisitions must be labeled with the patient's full name and a unique permanent ID number, social security number, or patient's date of birth. If red cell units are ordered, the sample must be labeled with the date and initials of the phlebotomist drawing the sample. ABO Group, Rh Type, Antibody Screen and antibody identification must be known prior to ordering red cells. Those specimens with a positive antibody screen will have antibody identification performed and will incur additional fees.

Clinical Info

Determination of presence of red cell antibodies in serum or plasma.