Test Code ELU Elution
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Container/Tube
Pink top, EDTA
Turnaround Time
Based on complexity of antibody.
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
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
Method Name
Column Agglutination (Gel)