Test Code AGH Antigen Typing, RBC, Unit
Methodology
Tube Testing
Useful for determining presence or absence of a specified antigen on a donor unit of RBCs prior to crossmatching and transfusing to a patient with unexpected antibodies to RBCs.
Note: Specify antigen requested. If antigen typing of a patient’s erythrocytes is desired, see AGP “Antigen Typing, RBC, Patient, Blood.”
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plastic container(s)
Specimen Volume: One blood segment from each donor unit to be screened for specified RBC antigen
Collection Instructions: Appropriately label each segment.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Not applicable
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86902-One per antigen per unit of blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient