Test Code LABAGTEST Antigen Testing
Clinical Information
Required comment field for provider to enter antigens needed.
Synonym
- AGID
- Antigen typing
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days, can be extended with pathologist approval
Rejected Due To
- Frozen
- Gross hemolysis
- Sent on heat/ice
- Less than minimum volume
- Missing collector information
- Missing patient identification
- Transfused within the last 90 days
Reference Values
Positive or Negative for each antigen
Method Description
Agglutination
Performing Lab
Blood Bank University Hospital
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
12 hours
Reporting Name
Antigen Testing
CPT Code Information
86905