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Blood Type and Antibody Screen

Test Code
LAB276


Alias/See Also
Type and Screen


CPT Codes
86900, 86901

Includes
ABO,Rh blood type,Antibody screen,and ID if screen is positive


Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an ACD-A or ACD-B (yellow- top) tube


Minimum Volume
5ml whole blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
10mL Lavender EDTA


Instructions
Facility must send physicians order,blood bank wristband number,and transfuion request form


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 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.