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COLD AGGLUTININ TITER, QUANTITATIVE
Number 746
CPT Code 86156
Alias 
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Negative: <1:32
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient Preferred
Stability Refrigerated Unstable
Stability Frozen Unstable
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

Hemagglutination

Limitations 

False negatives may occur if the sample is refrigerated prior to the separation of the serum from the red blood cells. This test is not a direct measure of the clinical significance of the cold agglutinin and must be used in conjunction with the patient’s clinical presentation and other laboratory values. Normal individuals may have low levels of cold agglutinins that have no clinical significance.

Rejection Criteria 

Refrigeration of the specimen before separating serum from cells

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
Click here for more information