Test Code ABOMR ABO/Rh, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Pink top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ABIDR | Antibody Identification, RBC | Yes | No |
ABOPR | ABORh Problem RBC | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Includes identification of ABO and Rh blood group antigens. If indicated, antibody identification will be performed. If ABO/Rh discrepancy is detected, the ABO/Rh problem test may be ordered to result the final ABO/Rh interpretation.
Method Name
Hemagglutination
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 10 days |
Ambient | 4 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Clinical Information
This ABO and Rh blood typing test identifies the presence of specific red cell antigens and antibodies to determine the ABO/Rh type.
Reference Values
ABO and Rh blood group antigens identified
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86900-ABO
86901-Rh
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday