Test Name
Antibody Screen
Alternate DescriptionIndirect Anti globulin Test or Indirect Coombs
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Blood Bank
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Test Includes
Antibody Screen
Specimen Tube Type TransportPink EDTA Tube
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube or whole blood in (1) lavender microtainer.
Summary Test NameAntibody Screen
Specimen Preparation OutreachNo processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsS:1 hour after receipt of specimen R: 2 hour after receipt of specimen
Test ResultsResults of antibody screen reported as neg/pos
Additional Test InformationNo gel tops or hemolysis