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Test Code IATP Indirect Coombs - HCLL

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Collection Volume

6 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

5 mL Adult; 4 mo – 2 yr, 2-3 mL; 2 yr – 10 yr, 3-5 mL; Infant, 2 full lavender microtainers

Collection Instructions

Patient must be issued a Blood Bank ID number (red armband) if specimen is also to be used for compatiblity (crossmatch) studies.

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, serum separator tube, improper labeling.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room temperature/ refrigerate if testing is delayed

Turn Around Time

45 mins to 8 hours

Lab Department

Blood Bank

Alias

Antibody Screen; Antiglobulin Test, Indirect; Indirect Antiglobulin Test; Indirect Anti-human Globulin Test; Indirect Coombs; IAT; Coombs’, Indirect;

Ordering Info

Order Code specific for ProMedica Toledo and Flower Hosptials Only. See IATB for Promedica BayPark, Bixby, Defiance, Fostoria, Herrick Facilities.

EPIC Code

LAB278

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK, LAV

Patient Preparation

None.

Additional Information

LIMITATIONS: May require referral to American Red Cross.INDICATIONS: Detection of alloantibody and/or autoantibody to red blood cells in patient serum. Evaluation of potential to cause of immune hemolysis. Performed routinely with compatibility testing; part of antenatal evaluation to identify possible maternal-fetal red blood cell incompatibility; workup for candidacy for Rh immune globulin (human).

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours