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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
| Hemolysis Threshold | Gross hemolysis |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| 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
| Ambient | 72 Hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 72 Hours |
| Frozen(-70°C to -20°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | within 4 hours of arrival in lab |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | UH Blood Bank |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual – Tube Method |
CPT Codes
86900