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HelpTest 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 |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T and F | 3 - 5 d |
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
Methodology
Method: Agglutination
Analytical Volume: 3.0 mL Whole Blood
Limitations:
Reference Range
Negative
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Cold Agglutinin Titer |
| Reference Test Number: |
CAGT |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |
CPT Code
86157