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Test Code SAGT Special Antigen Type, Whole Blood


Necessary Information


The desired antigens to be tested must be included or testing will not proceed.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Useful For

Additional proof of alloantibody specificity

 

Determining possible antibody specificities in complex cases

 

This test is not useful for the purpose of establishing paternity.

Testing Algorithm

The antigens or phenotypes needed for testing must be indicated. Testing cannot proceed without this information.

List the specific antigens desired on the order. Examples of antigens routinely tested by the lab are listed below.

-C

-c (little c)

-e (little e)

-E

-K

-Fya

-Fyb

-Jka

-Jkb

-M

-N

-S

-s (little s)

-Other

Method Name

Hemagglutination

Reporting Name

Special Ag Type

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

Reference Values

Reported as positive or negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86905-Each red cell antigen typing (if more than one ordered)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SAGT Special Ag Type 906-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SAGT Special Ag Type 906-8