- Test Name
- RBC antibody screen
- Aliases
- coombs: indirect coombs; screen
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ABS
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To determine ABO compatibility /antibody detection
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
None
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Transfusion Medicine
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18