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Test Code ABTTR Antibody Titer LAB275

Test Method

AABB Standard: Agglutination of red cells with a serial
dilution of antiserum (antibody) to the corresponding antigen
present in the red cells; antibody titration. (AABB Technical
manual. 14th edition. Edited by V Vengelen-Tyler. Bethesda, MD,
American Association of Blood Banks 2002)

 

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday. (Except holidays)
 

Specimen Requirement

2 - 7mls EDTA tubes 

Useful For

Monitoring antibody levels during pregnancy to help assess the
risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Reference Values

Not applicable

CPT Code Information

86886 Antihuman globulin test; indirect, each antibody
titer.

LOINC Code Information

15343-7 Blood Group Antibody Screen [Titer] In Serum Or
Plasma

Testing Algorithm

An Antibody Identification and ABORH are performed with all obstetric
patient Antibody Titers.