Test Code ABT1 Antibody Titer
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB5083 |
Clinical Significance
Antibody titration is a semi-quantitative method of determining antibody concentration. A titer is expressed as the reciprocal of the highest serum dilution that gives 1+ macroscopic agglutination. Only IgG antibodies capable of crossing the placenta need to be titered in prenatal patients.
Methodology
Manual tube method
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Lavender top | |
Centrifuge: Yes (In Blood Bank)
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (1-10°C) | N/A |
| Frozen (-20°C) (store) | not specified |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Blood Bank
CPT Code
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LOINC
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