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Cold Agglutinins

Ordering information:

Investigation of cold agglutinin specificity, thermal range and titre by consultation with laboratory Haematopathologist.

Laboratory:
Blood Bank
Test Code:
CAGG
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Pink EDTA (6mL)Pink EDTA (6mL)
Collection Instructions:

Collect a Hot Box with 2x pre-heated, 6 mL EDTA tube from Pathology Specimen Reception. Sample collection must occur within 10min. Once samples are collected, transport to the laboratory immediately.

Cold specimens may give erroneous results.

Minimum Adult Volume:
5 mL
Notes:

Test performed during business hours, Monday to Friday.

Frequency:
Mon-Fri
Result Turnaround Time:
2 days
Reference Interval:

Cold Agglutinin Screen Report will indicate whether cold agglutinins are present.

Cold Agglutinin Titre Report will indicate thermal amplitude and titre strength.

Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Specimens must be handed to Blood Bank Scientist immediately to place in their waterbath. Please do not leave in the rack.

Transport Instructions:

Angliss and Maroondah lab: Once plasma is separated, transportation and storage can be at 4°C.