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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