Blood Type/Rh Only

Message

Performed in Blood Bank.
To evaluate Rh Immune Globulin Candidacy, this test should not be ordered. Instead, order Rh Immune Globulin Workup.
An Rh type is included in the following tests:
Blood Type
Cord Blood
Type and Screen
Type and Cross
Rh Immune Globulin workup

Test Code

BTRH

Alias/See Also

Blood Type - RH Only
BTRH
BB Rh Only

Preferred Specimen

Pink 6.0 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Lavender 6.0 mL - Usable, but not preferred
Red top tubes are NOT the specimen of choice. Contact the Blood Bank concerning samples collected in these tubes.

Instructions

None - Special Blood Bank Identification process is not required for RH type Only testing. However, specimens collected without the Blood Bank Identification process cannot be used for later crossmatch testing.

Report Available

Routine results are available in less than 4 hours. For STAT expected turn around time, please see hospital specific lab information on the Banner Intranet.

Reference Range

RH TYPE= Positive or Negative

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.