Test ID: ABSCM
Antibody Screen, Erythrocytes
Method Description 
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Two type O erythrocytes with known expression of common antigenic determinants are utilized. Serum containing antibodies directed against these antigens will cause agglutination or hemolysis of the test cells. Antiglobulin phases of testing provide optimal conditions for detection of most clinically significant antibodies. If the antibody screen is positive, then antibody identification is performed. (Technical Manual. 14th edition. Edited by RH Walker. Bethesda, MD, American Association of Blood Banks, 2002, pp 379-418)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday through Sunday continuously
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Same day/1 day
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
2 days
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
14 days
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Rochester
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