ABO RH Type

Test Code

TYPE

CPT Codes
86900, 86901

Includes

ABO/Rh Type

Preferred Specimen

PINK K2 EDTA

Patient Preparation
Wristband required for transfusion (if indicated)

Minimum Volume

2-3 mL

Transport Container

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, insufficient quantity, incorrect sample type

Methodology
Ortho Vision Swift (primary), Manual Tube Serology (Downtime ABO/Rh or Retype)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Sunday

Clinical Significance

Identifies the ABO blood group and Rh factor (D antigen) using forward (patient cells + reagent) and reverse (patient plasma + reagent cells) typing.

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.