Antibody Titer, Serum and Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Blood Bank

Tube Hemagglutination

This test is only performed when the antibody screen is positive on pregnant pateints.

Specify if additional antigens are to be typed.

Forms: Order as a MISC test in HIS or utilize Laboratory Misc. slip (CMH Graphics Arts #110-10 401)

Whole blood and serum are required.

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 10 mL of clotted blood

Ambient

Negative

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours