ABO & RH

Test Code

LAB304147

Preferred Specimen

One 6 mL lavender top tube
Pediatric: One lavender top microtainer

Instructions

Specimen must be appropriately labeled for pretransfusion compatibility testing if intended for transfusion.
Please refer to Transfusion Practice Policy for further information on transfusion practices. Received in Sunquest by Blood Bank only.

Transport Temperature

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

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

Mislabeled or hemolyzed specimens.

Methodology
Hemagglutination and Red Cell Adherence

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Clinical Significance

This test determines the ABO and Rh(D) type of the patient.
• The universal red cell donor has Type O blood.
• The universal plasma donor has Type AB blood.
Please see Transfusion Practice Policy for more information.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital

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.