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Cold Agglutinins

Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:CHAD
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 6 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Investigation of cold agglutinin specificity, thermal range and titre by consultation with Haematologist.

Collect with a 37'C syringe and maintain at 37'C until specimens reach Blood Bank laboratory. Cold specimens may give erroneous results.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:At 37'C
Send to lab immediately