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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: 6.4 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit 2 full tubes.
Acceptable
Specimen Type: EDTA
Container/Tube: Pink Top
Volume: 6.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit 2 full tubes.
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | Freshly drawn samples (preferred) |
|---|---|
| Refrigerate | 14 days |
| Frozen | Not applicable |
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday
Routine, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Insufficient specimen | Reject |
Reflex Testing
Direct Antiglobulin (Coomb’s) Test
Antibody Titre, Others
Red Cell Phenotyping
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Transfusion Services, 67722305
Useful For
Determine the specificity of antibody/antibodies detected during antibody screening
Service Code
2012206
Update
Last updated 03/03/2025