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Blood Bank Draw Specimen and Hold
Test Code274
CPT Codes
86999
Preferred Specimen
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and plain, red-top tube
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Minimum Volume
Full tubes of whole blood
Instructions
Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, user name of phlebotomist, and for type and Rh
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No established reference values
Clinical Significance
Useful for facilitating ready availability of an appropriate Blood Bank specimen in case of future need. Note: No testing is performed unless specific orders are received
Performed By
CoxHealth