- Test Name
- Cold Agglutinin Titre
- Aliases
- COLAGGP
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To detect IgM antibodies that are directed against red cells
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Specimen must be incubated at 37 C degrees and allowed to clot prior to centrifuging and removing the serum. When stored at 4 C degrees the specimen should be tested within 24 hours of collection.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Transfusion Medicine
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18