Test Details
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
Blood grouping; anti-A titer; anti-B titer; antibody screen
Use
Determine the titer of isohemagglutinins (anti-A and/or anti-B) in serum; the absence of expected isohemagglutinins may suggest an immunological deficiency. This test is not recommended for the determination of immunodeficiency. Dependent upon a variety of factors, normal titers are >1:8.
Limitations
The presence of cold agglutinins other than anti-A and anti-B may interfere with test interpretation. Newborns, infants younger than six months of age, and patients who have undergone immunosuppressive therapy may not demonstrate expected ABO isohemagglutinins.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; bacterial or other contamination
References
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 096164 | Isohemagglutinin Titer | 18274-1 | 016428 | Antibody Screen | 18274-1 | |
| 096164 | Isohemagglutinin Titer | 18274-1 | 016445 | Blood Grouping | 883-9 | |
| 096164 | Isohemagglutinin Titer | 18274-1 | 016436 | A Titer | 30314-9 | |
| 096164 | Isohemagglutinin Titer | 18274-1 | 016444 | B Titer | 30201-8 | |
| Order Code | 096164 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Isohemagglutinin Titer | |||||
| Order Loinc | 18274-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 016428 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Antibody Screen | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 18274-1 | |||||
| Order Code | 096164 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Isohemagglutinin Titer | |||||
| Order Loinc | 18274-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 016445 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Blood Grouping | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 883-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 096164 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Isohemagglutinin Titer | |||||
| Order Loinc | 18274-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 016436 | |||||
| Result Code Name | A Titer | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 30314-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 096164 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Isohemagglutinin Titer | |||||
| Order Loinc | 18274-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 016444 | |||||
| Result Code Name | B Titer | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 30201-8 |