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Blood Bank Hold Tube

Test Code
BBHOLD


Preferred Specimen
PINK K2 EDTA


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours (Midnight on Day 3)


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


Clinical Significance
Pre-transfusion "hold" sample drawn in case transfusion is required


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH 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.