Test Information

For other laboratories solely requesting Antibody Identification for positive Antibody Screen results: Contact Transfusion Service with current test results and patient information at 800-222-5835 ext. 16262 before sending specimen. Complete a Request for Additional Serologic Testing at Marshfield Center form to Include patient diagnosis, history of transfusions, pregnancies and administration of Rh(D) Immune Globulin, if applicable.  Send copies of serological work and include a copy of screen cell antigram.  

Other Testing Performed: Tests may or may not be performed, at additional charge depending on the results and interpretation of the initial tests.  Refer to CPT tables for additional testing codes and description.  

The following common antibodies (not inclusive) are considered clinically significant and have been implicated in Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn and/or hemolytic transfusion reactions: Anti-D, Anti-E, Anti-C, Anti-e, Anti-c, Anti-K, Anti-k, Anti-Fya, Anti-Fyb, Anti-Jka, Anti-Jkb, Anti-S, Anti-s, and IgG form of Anti-M. Antigen negative red cells should be selected for transfusion when antibodies are detected or patient has a history of the antibody.