Antibody ID Package (IRL)
Also known as: IRL-AB PKG
Use
Used to identify unexpected red blood cell (RBC) antibodies in a patient’s serum and, when applicable, in antibodies coating the patient’s RBCs. It is used for pretransfusion testing, organ/tissue transplantation, and evaluation of transfusion reactions. It should not be used for prenatal patients (refer to RBC Antibody ID Prenatal – Reflex to Titer, test number 3017611).
Special Instructions
Includes ABO/Rh type, direct Coombs, RBC antibody identification, by various methods. Red blood cell antigen testing will be added as indicated. Depending on antibody complexity, additional testing may be required. Additional charges apply. Client must provide patient transfusion history.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
10 mL whole blood (plain red) AND 20 mL whole blood (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
Min: 7 mL plain red AND 10 mL EDTA
Collection Instructions
Collect lavender (K2EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) AND plain red. Do not freeze. Refrigerated transport.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. Deliver to lab immediately.
Causes for Rejection
Separator tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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