ABO & Rh Retype

Message
Performing Lab: Hudson, Lakeview, Regions, Westfields


Test Code
4589


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: RTYP


Includes
ABO Type (ABOT), Rh Type (RHTYP)


Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood (pink-top) tube


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA (lavender-top)
Lakeview Only: 10.0 mL Serum (Red-top) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, clotted, >3 days old


Methodology
Gel or tube

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day




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.