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Red Blood Cell (RBC) Antigen Typing

Order Code
1526001
CPT
86905, 86906
Test Details
Synonyms

RBC Antigen, Duffy Antigen, Kell Antigen, Kidd Antigen, Cellano Antigen, Typing Red Cell

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Immune Agglutination

Reference Interval

Positive or negative for the following: C c (little c) E e (little e) K k Fya Fyb Jka Jkb M N S s (little s) Complete phenotype (14 antigens listed above) Other

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

RBC antigen typing is used to identify specific antigens on the red cell.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender / Pink-Top (EDTA)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
1526001
CPT
86905, 86906
Test Details
Synonyms

RBC Antigen, Duffy Antigen, Kell Antigen, Kidd Antigen, Cellano Antigen, Typing Red Cell

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Immune Agglutination

Reference Interval

Positive or negative for the following: C c (little c) E e (little e) K k Fya Fyb Jka Jkb M N S s (little s) Complete phenotype (14 antigens listed above) Other

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

RBC antigen typing is used to identify specific antigens on the red cell.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender / Pink-Top (EDTA)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days