- CPT Code: To be determined by tests performed
This profile is used to investigate samples from patients that have been recently transfused and have clinical or serological indications that are suggestive of a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction. Most testing will be performed on posttransfusion samples but some testing may be performed on pretransfusion sample if available. The battery of testing performed may include direct antiglobulin testing, ABO and D typing, RBC separation and complete phenotyping, antibody screening and identification if needed, and antibody elution with identification if needed.
- Sample Required: Two 7 mL EDTA tubes
- Normal Test Values: DAT negative; antibody screen test negative; Follow up testing will be performed if either of the preceding is positive.
- Analytic Time: 24 to 48 hours
- Days Test is Set Up: Monday through Sunday
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