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Useful For
Plant lectin test that will bind to the most common form of A antigen on red blood cells. Used to assess for red blood cell variations that may limit transfusions and/or solid organ transplants.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Pink Top EDTA
Preferred Specimen
5 mL EDTA Whole Blood
Reference or Target Ranges
Not defined for this assay
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold |
Gross hemolysis |
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Icterus Threshold |
N/A |
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Lipemia Threshold |
N/A |
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Interfering Substances/Other |
Missing any of the following: Complete first and last name, Medical record number, Date and time of collection, or Name or initials of the person collecting the sample. |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
72 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) |
72 Hours |
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Frozen(-70°C to -20°C) |
N/A |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
within 4 hours of arrival in lab |
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Stat Availability |
No |
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Performing Bench |
UH Blood Bank, WCH Blood Bank |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Manual – Tube Method |
CPT Codes
86900