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ABO/Rh

Message
Blood Bank


Test Code
LAB895


Alias/See Also
Blood Type


Includes
ABO&RH Type


Preferred Specimen
EDTA pink top. Infants: EDTA (lavender top) microtainer.


Minimum Volume
1 mL. Microtainer: half full.


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA Lavender


Instructions
If ordering for purpose of determining eligibility for Rh Immune Globulin, order RhiG Workup instead. If patient is Rh positive, they will only be charged for the Blood Type. If Rh negative, Rh Immune Globulin will automatically be prepared. ABO and Rh not orderable as separate items.


Specimen Stability
72 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
QNS


FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Same shift


Report Available
Same shift


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport / Hoag Irvine



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.