Test Name
Antibody Elution
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Blood Bank
Fluid TypeWhole blood
Test Includes
Elution only ordered when Direct Anti-globulin Test is positive
Specimen Tube Type TransportPink EDTA Tube
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube
Summary Test NameAntibody Elution
Specimen Preparation OutreachNo processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume3 ml whole blood
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats8 hours after receipt