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2013508
Wr(a) Antigen Typing, Patient
WRA AG
Ordering Recommendation
Determine if the Wr(a) (DI3) antigen is expressed on the patient's red blood cells.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze. Transport 7 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86905
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013509 | Wr(a)_Antigen Typing, Patient |
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Aliases
- DI3 antigen
- Wright A antigen typing, DI3 antigen typing
Wr(a) Antigen Typing, Patient
