Rh Immune Globulin, Blood

Test Code

1038

CPT Codes
86850-Coombs, indirect; 86900-Blood typing, ABO; 86901-Rh type; 86999-Fetal cell screen

Includes

Includes an ABO and Rh type, antibody screen, and a fetal cell screen on post-delivery patients.

Preferred Specimen

Pink-top (EDTA) tube and a plain, red-top tube-Serum gel tube is not acceptable

Minimum Volume

Full tubes of blood

Instructions

1. A patient Blood Bank identification bracelet is required.
2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, and user name of phlebotomist.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

-Serum gel tube is not acceptable

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

Females are RhoGAM candidates if they meet the following criteria: pregnant, Rh-negative, and no active anti-D present.

Clinical Significance

RhoGAM is given antepartum at approximately 28 weeks and postpartum if the baby is Rh-positive to prevent production of the Rh antibody. It is also given following any bleeding or procedure that could cause bleeding in a pregnant patient who is Rh-negative. It may be given to prevent sensitization in an Rh-negative patient who has been given Rh-positive red cells.

Performed By
CoxHealth

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.