Test Code LAB276 Type and Screen, Blood
Methodology
Two or Three-Cell Panel Antibody Screen/Standard AABB
Includes ABO and Rh blood group antigens.
Performing Laboratory
RCH Blood Bank or SPH Blood Bank
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 5 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S)®
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Note: Specimen must be hand-labeled from patient’s wristband to include patient’s name, account number, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86850 - antibody screen
86900 - type