Cold Agglutinin Screen

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Cold Aggluinin Test
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	CASC

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

MS 327 Blood Transfusion Product Request

Clinical Significance

To detect cold agglutinins in individuals with suspected cold agglutinin disease/cold agglutinin syndrome. The test is not recommended to diagnose Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Peripheral blood

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

6 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

1 Pink top K2EDTA
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Blood Collection Instructions

Storage / Shipment Details

Sample at 37 degrees for 2 hours.

Sample Stability

Send at 37C to MSH ASAP

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Test Availability

24 hours / 7 days

STAT Turnaround Time

3 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

6-24 hours

Laboratory Contact Information

Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504

Sample Processing / Delivery

Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor