Antigen phenotype Cellano (k)

Clinical information

Diagnostic utility:

This is a high-frequency antigen. Its determination serves to know if the Cellano (k) antigen is present in the erythrocytes or not. It is part of the study of the erythrocyte phenotype. It is also useful in the context of studying the specificity of irregular antibodies to demonstrate that in the presence of anti-k specificity, the person who developed the antibody is k negative.

Method:                                             

Hemagglutination.

Reference values

The possible results are: Negative, Positive.
In case the result is doubtful, for example in the case of recent transfusions, it is reported as such and the need to perform complementary studies for the unequivocal categorization of the Cellano (k) phenotype is indicated.

Diagnostic algorithm:

Not applicable.

Turnaround time:

1 day.

Specimen information

Sample: Whole Blood
Tube: EDTA K3 10 ml tube
Minimum volume: 6 ml
Stability:

• At room temperature: 2 days
• In refrigeration: 2 days

Transport instructions: Preferably at room temperature
Reason for rejection: Highly hemolyzed sample

Administrative information

BST Code: 0511
Test Description: Cellano antigen (k) phenotype
Synonyms: Ag k
Section: Immunohematology
BST Rate: Check the updated rates here.

Profiles:

Test 0511 Cellano antigen phenotype is carried out within the following profiles:

References

AABB Technical Manual. 19th edition. Editat per MK Fung, AF Eder, SL Spitalnik, CM Westhoff: AABB 2017