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HelpTest Code ABID Antibody Identification (Red Cell)
Specimen Requirements
Submit 2 full tubes from one of the
following
Preferred
Specimen Type: Clotted Blood
Container/Tube: Red Top
Volume: 6.4mL
Collection Instructions: Submit 2 full
tubes.
Acceptable
Specimen Type: EDTA
Container/Tube: Pink Top
Volume: 6.0mL
Collection Instructions: Submit 2 full
tubes.
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Service Code
2012206
Update
Last updated 02/03/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | Gross invalidate result |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemia | NA |
| Others |
Insufficient sample will be rejected |
Specimen Stability
Samples are kept for 14 days. Test best performed on fresh drawn samples
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Transfusion Services, 67722305
Useful For
Determine the specificity of antibody/antibodies detected during antibody screening
Reflex Testing
Direct Antiglobulin (Coomb’s) Test
Antibody Titre, Others
Red Cell Phenotyping