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Clinical Information
The presence or absence of a red blood cell antigen is an inherited trait. Generally, individuals will not make antibody directed against an antigen present on their own red blood cells.
Synonym
- AGID
- Antigen typing
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood EDTA
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
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
Testing Algorithm
List the specific antigens desired on the order.
Examples of antigens routinely tested by the lab are listed below:
-Fya/Fyb
-C/c
-E/e
-K
-Jka/Jkb
-M
-N
-S/s
Interpretation
Each antigen typed will be listed by name, followed by "POS" indicating that the antigen is present, or by "NEG" indicating that the antigen is absent.
Cautions
Testing cannot be performed if patient has been transfused in the last 3 months
Method Description
Hemagglutination
Performing Lab
Blood Bank University Hospital
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
12 hours
Reporting Name
Antigen Testing
CPT Code Information
86905