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Test Code LAB895 Blood Type (ABO/Rh)

Intended Use

Forward and reverse typing is performed on samples for all patients greater than four months of age to allow for discovery of subtypes as well as to confirm typing. Individuals less than four months old may not have developed sufficient antibody to allow for detection.

Methodology

Standard AABB

Includes ABO and Rh blood group antigens.

Performing Laboratory

RCH BB, SPH BB

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood (EDTA)

 

Container/Tube:  

-Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA)

-Acceptable: Purple-top (EDTA)

 

Specimen Volume:  5 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA whole blood in original tube.

 

Collection Instructions:  Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Note: Specimen must be hand-labeled from patient’s wristband to include patient’s name, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials. If this is not present on sample, specimen will  be rejected.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 3 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86900