OBSTETRICS AMA PANEL

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Test Code

PNPHBS

Alias/See Also

7401

CPT Codes
80055

Includes

Includes: RPR w/Reflex Titer(799) If RPR Screen is reactive, RPR titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86593), Rubella Virus IgG Antibody by EIA(802), Hepatitis B Surface Antigen w/Confirmation(498), CBC Platelet Count & Diff(70230), ABO Group & RH Type(7788), Antibody Screen (Indirect Coombs)(795)

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum (SST, Red Top or Plastic Vial (transfer) tube) and
CBC & DIFF = 3 mL or 4 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s) or K2EDTA (Microtainer® lavender top) tube(s). (miminum fill 1 mL(Microtainer® filled between the 2 lines)).
ABO and RH, Antibody Screen = 1 full large (6 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) or two full (3 mL) K2EDTA (lavender top) tube(s).

Instructions

SST or Red top = Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
K2EDTA = Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube and K2EDTA (lavender top tube)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 5 days

Methodology
Varies by test

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
CBC & DIFF = HE; RPR, RUBELLA & HEP B = BS; ABO & ANTIBODY SCRN = RFMVH

Report Available

1 day

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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.