Cold Agglutinins

Test information: Cold haemagglutinin disease (CHAD) accounts for 16-32% of all cases of immune haemolysis. It occurs as an acute or chronic condition. The acute form is often secondary to lymphoproliferative disorders or Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Specimens must comply with transfusion labelling criteria

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Clotted sample, kept at 37oC from time of phlebotomy to separation. EDTA sample (preferably kept at 37°C)

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

6ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Keep at 37C

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Must be agreed with the laboratory in advance.

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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