Test ID: ABSCM
Antibody Screen, Erythrocytes
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8956
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of allo- or autoantibodies directed against red blood cell antigens in the settings of pretransfusion testing
Evaluation of transfusion reactions
Evaluation of hemolytic anemia
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABAB | Antibody Absorption | No | No |
| ABEL | Antibody Elution | No | No |
| DCTM | Direct Coombs, B | Yes | No |
| MDCC3 | Monospecific Direct Coombs C3, B | Yes | No |
| MDCG | Monospecific Direct Coombs IgG, B | Yes | No |
| ABID2 | Antibody Identification, RBC | Yes | No |
| SPAG | Special Red Cell Ag Typing | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If the antibody screen is positive, then antibody identification will be performed.
The following tests may also be ordered and performed as part of antibody identification: monospecific direct Coombs, special red cell antigen typing, antibody elution, and antibody absorption.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
ABSCM/8956: Two-Cell Panel Antibody Screen
ABID2/8988: Ten-Cell Panel
ABAB/9389, SPAG/8980: Standard Blood Bank Techniques
ABEL/9390: Acid-EDTA Elution/Other standard methods may be used in difficult cases.
DCTM/9008, MDCG/86880, MDCC3/87855: Direct Antiglobulin Test
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Antibody Scrn, RBC
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Antibody Screen (OB patients)
Indirect Antiglobulin Test
Indirect Coombs
Red Cell Antibody Screen
Type and Screen
Second ID 32816, Location DTL
Second ID 32817, Location DTL
Indirect Antiglobulin Test
Indirect Coombs
Red Cell Antibody Screen
Type and Screen
Second ID 32816, Location DTL
Second ID 32817, Location DTL
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