CERNER MNEMONIC:	COLD
CPT CODE:	86940
DAYS PERFORMED:	Daily, 0800-1600
TURNAROUND TIME:	48 hours
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:	Arrangements should be made by calling the Blood Center at 25920.
CONTAINER TYPE:	Plain red top tube (clot)
COLLECTION:	Special Labeling Requirements: The initials of the person who collected the specimen and the date and time of collection MUST be noted on the specimen label.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS:	Blood (red cells and serum)
MINIMUM VOLUME:	7 mL
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS:	Collect sample in prewarmed tube and deliver immediately to Blood Bank in warm water.  Do not put on ice!
REFERENCE RANGE:	Screen: negative; titer <32
TEST SYNONYM(S):	Cold Hemagglutinin Titer

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