Orderable Name LAGGN Granulocyte Antibody Screen, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Additional Information: Only a specimen collected before a transfusion reaction is acceptable.
Useful For
Work-up of individuals with autoimmune neutropenia
Work-up of individuals having febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions
Work-up for alloimmune neonatal neutropenia
This test is not useful for the diagnosis of neutropenia due to marrow suppression by drugs or tumors.
Method Name
Flow Cytometry/Agglutination
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
Frozen | 365 days | |
Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
7 to 15 daysCPT Code Information
86021 x2