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HelpTest ID A1R A1 Antigen Subtype, Blood
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Pediatric Volume: 2 mL blood in 6 mL pink-top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Secondary ID
113437Useful For
Additional proof of alloantibody specificity
Assessment of solid organ transplantation donor compatibility
This test is not useful for the purpose of establishing paternity.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
Reference Values
Reported as Negative or Positive
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86905