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Type and Screen

Test Code
TYHD


Alias/See Also
Type and Hold or ABORH and Screen without units


CPT Codes
86900 86901 86850

Includes
ABO, Rh, Antibody Screen (Indirect Coombs)


Preferred Specimen
6.0 ml of whole blood.


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL whole blood


Instructions
Blood Bank signature form must be complete and signed at the time of collection. See blood bank specimen labeling requirements. This testing is included in a crossmatch.


Transport Container
Pink (preferred), EDTA (lavender top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 3 hours, stat 1 hour.  Outpatient turn around time: 24 to 72 hours.




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.