Test Name
COLD AGGLUTININ TITERS
Aliases
COLD AGGLUTININ TEST
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
AUTOIMMUNITY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
168
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or in a separation vial. Collect in pre-warmed tube and immediately place in container with a warm pack or water bath at 37 degrees C. Allow to clot at 37 degrees C in a waterbath/ incubator then centrifuge within 1 hour of collection, separate and label aliquot tube (sample type inclusive). SAMPLE MUST NOT BE REFRIGERATED UNTIL SERUM IS SEPARATED. AFTER SERUM IS SEPARATED, REFRIGERATE THE SAMPLE.
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of cold agglutinin disease and other autoimmune hemolytic anemias.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026