Cold agglutinins

 
Referred to Red Cell Immunohaematology, NHS Blood & Transplant, Tooting Centre, 75 Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RB
 

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Samples required

2x EDTA blood (purple cap/ black cap ring, ideally 2x 6 mL tube).

Test indications

Used in conjunction with unexplained anaemia with haemolytic markers and positive DAT. Discuss request with haematologist.

Key factors affecting test performance or interpretation

Haemolysed sample, lipaemia, clotted sample.

Turnaround time

Referral lab states that results are normally available on more than 95% of referrals within 5 working days of receipt.

Enquiries

Haematology (Transfusion)