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Cold Agglutinin Titre and Thermal Amplitude
Alternative Names/Synonyms
Cold Agg Titre
Laboratory
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section
Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type
Blood
Ordering Instructions, Requisition
MS 327 Blood Transfusion Product Request
Other Information
This test is not specific for Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Clinical Significance (If applicable)
To detect the level of cold agglutinin (titre) and the ability of the cold autoantibody to cause agglutination at body temperature.
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
Collect at 37C
Collection Instructions
Storage / Shipment Details
Sample at 37 degrees for 2 hours.
Sample Stability
Send at 37C
Cause for Rejection
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance
Test Availability
Monday to Friday
STAT Turnaround Time
3 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
48 hours
Laboratory Contact Information
Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504
Sample Processing / Delivery
Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor
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