Antibody Screen

Test Information

Test Name

Antibody Screen

Synonyms

Antenatal Antibodies; Anti C; Anti c; Anti D; Anti Duffy; Anti Fy; Anti E; Anti K; Anti Kidd; Anti Jk; Anti Kell, Anti-Jk1, Anti-jka, Anti-jk2, Anti-jkb, Anti-jk3; Anti M; Red Cell Antibodies; Blood group antibody; Rhesus antibodies; RBC antibody screen

Department

Transfusion

Price

$35.00 (Price may varies - consult Transfusion)

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

6mL EDTA tube (Blood bank tube)

Testing Location

PLBOP

Turn Around Time

2 days

Clinical Update

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

ANSC (See Waikato notes)

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

For Antenatal Antibodies with known/positive antibody or sticker indicating "send sample to NZBS Waikato Blood Bank" - register RBCA, and send to WHL, will be tested in NZBS

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations