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Test Code COLD Cold Agglutinins Screen

Performing Laboratory

Central Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Required

Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red Top Only
Acceptable:
Collection Instructions: Draw one plain red top (without silicone gel).  This tube must IMMEDIATELY be placed into a 37 degree C heat block or 37 degree C incubator.  After it has completely clotted; centrifuge at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm for 5 minutes.  Separate the serum into a separate tube ASAP.

Volume

1 ml

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 1 hr

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Specimen Type

serum

Container

RED TOP