Used to demonstrate the presence of cold reacting autoantibodies. If antibodies demonstrated, a full thermal range test is performed. Antibodies detected are usually of the Ii blood group system, are IgM in class, are competent at complement activation bu
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EDTA (Crossmatch)
ID
12701
Availability
Weekdays.
Additional Information
This test is now provided by the National Blood Service Reference Laboratory and MUST be requested by a consultant.
Collection Con
***Sample must arrive in the laboratory at 37 degrees centigrade.*** Handwritten sample to include full name, DOB and hospital / NHS / PAS number.
Frequency
Weekdays.