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ABO AND RH BLOOD TYPE

Test Code
LAB895


Alias/See Also
ABO RH ABO&RH BLOOD TYPE


CPT Codes
86901, 86900

Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood EDTA Pink top tube


Minimum Volume
6 mL


Instructions
Handwritten Sample Label Required (Patient legal last,first name, Medical Record Number, Date specimen collected and intials of person who drew the specimen)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 hour


Clinical Significance
ABO group and RH type is utilized to determine ABO-Rh blood type. In obstetrical patients, to determine Rh status and potential need for Rh Immunoglobulin therapy


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Blood Bank



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.