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Type and Screen

Test Code
TYSC


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Pink Topped Tube


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA Lavender Topped Tube


Instructions
Specimens must be labeled with a valid Blood Bank Armband. That armband expires 3 days after the specimen is drawn, and a new one must be collected if needed. Surgical pre-admission patient specimens are exceptions and any questions should be called to B


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient Storage: 7 days; Refrigerated Storage: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Blood Bank Armband Required; Hemolyzed specimens are unaceptable


Setup Schedule
Daily


Limitations
All Baptist Health Facilities



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


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.