Test Code 2172830 ABO/RH Confirmation
Alias
ABO Retype
LAB0800
CPT Code(s)
86900
86901
Test Includes
ABO, Rh
Preferred Specimen
6.0 mL whole blood
Container
EDTA (pink)
Alternate Container
EDTA (lavender)
Collection Instructions
*** This specimen needs to be a different blood draw event than the type and screen, with a different collection time and a new patient identification procedure performed. ***
Invert tube 5-10 times.
Patient's date of birth or hospital medical record number must be present on the specimen label in addition to standard specimen labeling requirements
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Method
Immune Agglutination
Performing Lab
CDH Blood Bank
Clinical Significance
Confirmatory ABO/Rh is required for patients who will receive a transfusion AND does not have a previous Blood Bank history at NM.
Use
Updated 11/26/2024