ABO/RH

Message
Do not centrifuge and separate.


Test Code
ABRH


Alias/See Also
Blood Type with Rh


CPT Codes
86900 86901

Includes
ABO and Rh


Preferred Specimen
6.0 mL of whole blood


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of whole blood in a microtainer


Instructions
Blood Bank signature form must be complete and signed at the time of collection.


Transport Container
Pink (preferred), purple, or red top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours


Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt.


Report Available
Inpatient Turn around time: Routine 1 hours, stat 30 minutes. Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m.  Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.