Type and Screen, Blood, Extended

Message

Extedned 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

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 Systems^TM 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

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.