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Test Code ELU Elution

Specimen and Container/Tube

Whole Blood

Turnaround Time

NA

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Volume

6 mL

Test Usage

This test is used to identify antibodies bound to patient
red
cells in vivo.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Antibody screen sample and/or DAT
sample

Additional Information

This test is completed as a reflex for positive direct IgG
testing during antibody identification, cord blood testing,
transfusion reaction workups, and upon request for positive
DAT
samples.

Synonyms

Eluate

STAT Turnaround Time

NA

Container/Tube

Pink top, EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

Method Name

Column Agglutination (Gel)

Pediatric Volume

2 mL

Clinical Indications

This test is used to identify antibodies bound to patient
red
cells in vivo.

Methodology

Column Agglutination (Gel)

Synonyms/Key Search Words

Eluate