ARC Reference Testing

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as ARC Reference Testing

Additional Codes

IMPORANT NOTE:
American Red Cross testing is determined by the Blood Bank.

Providers: If a request to order any of the following testing is made, ensure an order comment is placed stating what antibody is present.

Antibody Identification: This is orderable in Cerner as Ref lab Antibody ID
Antibody Titers: This is orderable in Cerner as Ref Lab Titer.
Elutions; This is orderable in Cerner as Ref Lab Elution.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum & Whole Blood

Container/Tube: (2) Plain Red & (1) Lavender EDTA

Specimen Volume: Full tubes

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL each (Red) 2 mL (Lavender)

Specimen Stability: 72 Hours

COLLECTION INFORMATION:

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Normal Reference Ranges: Not applicable

Critical Values : Viewing BB-SOP-11 Blood Bank Criticals and Significant Risks

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Performing Laboratory

American Red Cross IRL Burlington, VT

Methodology

Varies

Test Classification and CPT Coding