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Test Code IATP Indirect Coombs - HCLL

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK, LAV

Collection Instructions

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

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

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, serum separator tube, improper labeling.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Room temperature/ refrigerate if testing is delayed

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

EPIC Code

LAB278

Patient Preparation

None.

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.

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).