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Test Code COLD AGGLU Cold Agglutinin Titer

Clinical System Name

Cold Agglutinin Titer

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA

Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 3.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Method is affected by hemolysis, clotting, and improper specimen collection/processing/storage.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage location: Affix a large Cerner label to the tube. Refrigerate whole blood in the CPA refrigerator.

 

Off-site collection: Send whole blood refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Refrigerated  

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Immunology Laboratory
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Cold Agglutinin Titer
Reference Test Number:

CAGT

Instructions: Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier.

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T and F 3 - 5 d

 

Methodology

Method: Agglutination

Analytical Volume: 3.0 mL Whole Blood

Limitations:

Reference Range

Negative

CPT Code

86157