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Type and Screen, Blood

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 original Lavender top (EDTA)


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.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
EDTA whole blood Refrigerated 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any hemolysis, Volume <5.0 mL for adult, No armband


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



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.