Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Screen, Blood

Test Code

593

CPT Codes
86880-Coombs test; 86900-ABO; 86901-Rh type

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and plain, red-top tube of cord blood
Specimen Volume: Full tubes of blood

Instructions

Cord blood specimen must be labeled with mother’s and baby’s information

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
Type/Direct Coombs/Indirect Coombs, if needed

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

A negative direct Coombs is a normal value.
A positive direct Coombs test indicates a maternal antibody is coated on the fetal cells, and an evaluation of this antibody is automatically performed

Clinical Significance

Useful for detection of maternal antibody bound in vivo to fetal cells in cases of hemolytic disease of the newborn or neonatal jaundice. It is also used to determine if mother is a Rh (D) immune globulin (human) candidate

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.