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Test Code 2172830 ABO/RH Confirmation

Important Note

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.

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