Blood Type

Message
Ordered by physician offices when needing to know the patients blood type only. Mainly ordered on obstetric patients. Does not need a blood bank armband.


Test Code
BTYPE


Alias/See Also
ABO/Rh Type


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Plasma (Pink Top or Lav Top)


Minimum Volume
6 mL


Performing Laboratory
Sarasota Campus Lab, Venice Campus Lab



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.