Cord Blood Screen

Message

Routine post-natal testing for Rh-Negative and Type O maternity patients

Test Code

CBS

CPT Codes
86900, 86901, 86880

Includes

Cord ABO/Rh Type and Cord Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

Preferred Specimen

Red No Gel, CORD Blood

Minimum Volume

1-2 mL

Instructions

Whole Blood

Transport Container

Red No Gel, Whole Blood

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 14 Days

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

Specimen Irretrievable, DO NOT REJECT

Methodology
Manual Tube Serology (ABO/RH) and Gel (IgG DAT)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Sunday

Clinical Significance

Routinely conducted at birth to determine the newborn's ABO/Rh blood type, screen for blood incompatibility via the Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT). If a mother is O-negative or has significant antibodies, these tests identify the risk of hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn (HDFN).

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.