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