Cold Agglutinin Antibody
Order Name
COLD AGG
Test Number: 5500450
Revision Date 05/12/2017
Test Number: 5500450
Revision Date 05/12/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Cold Agglutinin Antibody
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32672-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | 37'C (Body Temp) |
| Instructions | Fasting specimen preferred. Allow blood to clot for 30 mins at 37'C - Serum must be kept at 37'C until separated from cells. Transport specimen Warm if not centrifuged. Do Not Refrigerate or Freeze! |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Sat |
| Expected TAT | 7 Days |
| Clinical Use | Cold agglutinin disease must be considered for all patients with acquired hemolytic anemia who have a positive direct antiglobulin test. Also suspected for patients with chronic liver disease, certain viral infections and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. |
| Notes | Protein electrophoresis performed if cold agglutinin is positive. (84155; 84165; 80500). |
| CPT Code(s) | 86157 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |