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ABO and Rh Type

Test Code
TYPE


Alias/See Also
ABO, RH, Blood Type


CPT Codes
86900, 86901

Includes
ABO and RH Blood Type


Preferred Specimen
PINK (PBB)


Other Acceptable Specimens
  • EDTA (LAV-4 ML),  Li Heparin (GRN), Serum (Red);   (Do not use light green (PST) or GOLD (SST) with the gel separator)
  • Cord Blood Samples
  • EDTA (LAV) Microtainer


Transport Temperature

If there is a delay in testing, the specimen must be stored at 10C to 60C




Specimen Stability
  • EDTA samples should be tested within 7 days.
  • Sodium Fluoride and Li Heparin samples should be tested within 2 days.
  • Red Clotted samples and Cord Blood should be tested within 14 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, Frozen, Gel separator tubes


Methodology
Solid Phase, Manual Tube

Setup Schedule
24x7


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
ABO:  A, B, O, AB
RH:  RH Negative, RH Positive


Clinical Significance
Refer to ABO and Rh


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.