Antibody Titer

Test Name

Antibody Titer

Availability

08:00-16:00 hours, Monday through Friday

Lab Section

Blood Bank

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

Antibody Name, Endpoint, and a Score

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Pink EDTA Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Pink EDTA Tube or whole blood in (2) red lavender microtainers.

Summary Test Name

Antibody Titer

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

1 ml whole blood in a Pink Microtainer

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

Not available

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

8 hours

Additional Test Information

Performed on OB patients or patients with special consults from blood bank physicians