Cold Hemagglutinin Titer, Serum Build info

Synonyms

• COLD HEMAGGLUTININS
• LAB10886

Short Name

COLD HEMAGGLUTININS

Procedure Master Number

LAB10886

Procedure ID

114272

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

DO NOT REFRIGERATE
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen: 6 mL (minimum volume: 5 mL) of whole blood
Transport Temperature: Room Tempurature
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge tube if sending original tube
If sending sample aliquot

1) Allow specimens to clot at 37° C.
2) Centrifuge at 37° C
3) Separate minimum of 3 mL serum from red cells immediately after blood clots, or within one hour of collection.
4) Do not refrigerate prior to separation of serum from red cells
5) Send serum at Room Temperature

Transport Instructions

Room Tempurature

Specimen Stability

Send immediately to Laboratory at Room Temperature
Unacceptable Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Hemagglutination

Days Performed

Monday - Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86156

PDM

5700105

Results