TYPE AND SCREEN

Test Code
LAB276


Quest Code
X0074


Includes
Abo group & rh type(7788)

Antibody screen, RBC w/refl ID, titer and ag(795):If Antibody Screen is positive, then Antibody Identification, Titer and Antigen Typing will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86870 (x) # of panel(s) performed, 86886 (x) # of titer(s) performed and 86905 (x) # of antigen typing(s).

Based on reactions presenting from Antibody Identification, then Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) with Reflex to Anti C3 and Anti IgG may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880).
If Direct Antiglobulin is positive, then Anti C3 and Anti IgG will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86880 x2).



Preferred Specimen
20 ML Whole Blood


Minimum Volume
6 ML


Transport Container
ACD-A or ACD-B (YELLOW-TOP) Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


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


Methodology
Immune Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat


Report Available
4 Days



Last Updated: May 11, 2022


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.