Anti B Titer (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
Anti B Titer (Sendout)
Lab Code
RBT
Epic Name
Anti B Titer (Sendout)
External Test Id
3115-00
Description

Indications: Determination of the HSCT recipient’s isohemagglutinins (anti-B) titer. The titer results assist in decisions pre transplant to minimize immunologic consequences of ABO incompatible transplant.

During post HSCT, the titer results of the isohemagglutinins are indication of the recipient’s immunologic response to the transplant. The titer can also be used as an indicator for when to begin transfusing the recipient of an ABO incompatible bone marrow with cellular products of the donor’s ABO type.

Test Information: Isohemagglutinins Anti-B IgG and IgM titers. Serial two-fold dilutions of serum are tested against B cells. Result is expressed as the reciprocal of the highest serum dilution at which (1+) agglutination is still present.

Forms & Requisitions

Bloodworks Northwest Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Requisition

Synonyms
3115-00, Anti B Titer for HSCT
Components

Interpretation

Method

Serial test tube dilution methodology

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

7 whole blood in EDTA LAVENDER TOP tube

Pediatric: 1 full 3 mL EDTA sample; neonate: 2 full 0.5 ml EDTA microtainers

Unacceptable: Serum separator gel tube

Forms & Requisitions

Bloodworks Northwest Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Requisition

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Maintain and transport whole blood at room temperature.

Quantity
Requested: 7 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum: 7 mL EDTA whole blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Maintain whole blood at room temperature. Send to Bloodworks Northwest with a completed Bloodworks Northwest Requisition or a copy of the Epic requisition.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Transfusion Support(TS)
Frequency
Performed: Monday - Sunday. TAT: 24 hours on weekdays; 48 hours on weekends.
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest
206-292-6500

921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86886
LOINC
30201-8