Autoadsorption
| Also Known as (Alias) | Autologous Adsorption |
| Indications | Determination the presence of RBC alloantibody/ies by removal of autoantibody that is causing broad reactivity in patient plasma. Patient may have autoimmune hemolytic anemia. |
| Method | Standard test tube methodology |
| Test Information | Test performed on patient who has not been transfused within the past three months. |
| Additional Test Information | Multiple adsorptions may be required, depending on the strength of the autoantibody. |
| Sample Requirements | Plain red top and EDTA tube. Serum separator gel tube is not acceptable. |
| Requested Volume | 3 full 7 ml plain red top (clotted) and 10 full 3 ml EDTA samples |
| Minimum Volume or Pediatric volume | 3 full 7 ml clotted and 10 full 3 ml EDTA samples |
| Sample Information | Sample requirement can be adjusted depending on patient’s weight and HBG |
| Shipping Information | Ship at ambient temperature
Send samples to: Bloodworks Northwest |
| Requisition Form | Request for Testing-Immunohematology Reference Laboratory and Immunohematology Consultation Request |
| Transaction Code | 3127-00 |
| CPT Codes | 86978 |
| Test Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 24 hours if weekday; 48 hours if weekend |
| Report/ Results | Fax number required to receive report |
