RH (D) TYPE

Message

Please refer to Transfusion Practice Policy for further information on transfusion practices.

Test Code

LAB30413

CPT Codes
86901

Includes

Rh (D) Antigen, Weak D test done on all Rh (D) immediate spin negative babies born to Rh (D) negative mothers. A positive Weak D Test for an Obstetric Patient will automatically initiate a screen for Fetomaternal Hemorrhage.

Preferred Specimen

One 6 mL lavender top tube
Pediatric: One lavender top microtainer

Minimum Volume

4 mL blood(Adult)

Instructions

Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 72 hours

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

Mislabeled specimen

Methodology
Manual and/or Automated Solid Phased Red Blood Cell Adherence/Hemagglutination

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
United Hospital Center

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.