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Test Code BTR Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-B, Serum

Reporting Name

Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-B

Useful For

Evaluation of individuals with possible hypogammaglobulinemia

Method Name

Hemagglutination

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Shipping Instructions


Specimen must arrive within 10 days of collection.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL

Pediatric Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Red Ambient (preferred) 4 days
  Frozen  10 days
  Refrigerated  10 days

Reference Values

Interpretation depends on clinical setting. No defined reference values.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86886

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BTR Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-B 34464-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BTR Isoagglutinin Titer, Anti-B 34464-8

Secondary ID

113384

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

-Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755)