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Type and Screen, Blood, Extended
MessageExtedned Type & Screens are only performed in the Perioperative Clinic.
Test Code
BB Type and Screen - NOCO.
CPT Codes
86850-Antibody screen, 86900-ABO group, 86901-Rh type
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in Lavender top (EDTA) in original tube
Minimum Volume
5 mL for Adults (0.8 mL for Pediatric)
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Instructions
- Armbanded specimen is required. See Typenex Armband Instructions.
- Blood Bank Pre-admission form must be filled out completely and signed.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
EDTA whole blood | Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any hemolysis, Volume <5.0 mL for adult, No armband, Pregnant or transfused in the last 3 months, or If surgery date exceeds 14 days from draw date.
Methodology
Solid Phase Red Cell Adherance or Tube Agglutination or Micro Typing SystemsTM Gel Test Systems
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory