TYPE AND SCREEN (TYAS)

Message

Blood Bank

Test Code

LAB276

Alias/See Also

Type &Screen

Includes

ABO&RH Type, Antibody Screen

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Large lavender

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

EDTA Pink top

Instructions

OUTPATIENTS: Ask patient the following two questions: 1. "Have you been transfused with blood or blood components in the previous three months?" 2. "Are you now or have you been pregnant in the last 3 months?" YES to one/both questions: Enter "POSHX" in order comments. NO to both: Enter "NEGHX" in order comments. If PreOp, specify surgery location date/time. DUPLICATE ORDER ALERT: If this message appears, DO NOT FILE ORDER, call 45623. Blood Bank may hae a current sample that can be used.

Specimen Stability

72 hours

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

QNS

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Same Day

Report Available

Same Day

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.