Antenatal alloantibody quantification

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Assay

Antenatal alloantibody quantification

Key Words

Antenatal, alloantibody, antibody, quantification

Specimen Collection

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

For monitoring the antibody titre in pregnant women to determine if antenatal intervention is required to prevent haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN)

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A