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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 EDTA

Specimen 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

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86900-ABO

86901-Rh

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days