Assay

Antibody investigation

Key Words

Antibody, autoantibody, alloantibody, cold agglutination

Specimen Collection

2x 7.5ml EDTA (Red lid). This test will be requested by the Blood Transfusion laboratory if it is required.

Turnaround time

This test is referred to another centre for analysis:
Red Cell Immunohaematology
NHSBT Colindale
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG

Test indications

If a new antibody or antibodies have been detected, which need identification or confirmation by the NHSBT.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A