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NEWBORN CROSSMATCH

Test Code
LAB3828


Alias/See Also
NEONATAL CROSSMATCH
XM NEWBORN
XM NEONATAL


CPT Codes
86900, 86880, 86901

Preferred Specimen
EDTA heelstick


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Specimen barcode label in addition to Typenex sticker from the Typenex band. The original Typenex specimen is valid until the baby is 4 months old (120 days). After the baby is 4 months old (120 days), then sample is only good for 72 hrs.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:2 hours


Clinical Significance
Includes a direct IgG Coombs test and an ABO/Rh type. Useful for transfusion of newborn with either aliquot of a product or exchange transfusion in cases of hemolytic anemia of newborn, neonatal anemia, and significant neonatal hemorrhage. Blood specimen requires properly labeled Blood Bank TypenexTM Label/Bracelet ID System for pretransfusion testing.


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.