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ABO/Rh Type (Admit, Obstetric Patients Only), Blood
MessagePerformed on-site
Test Code
ABO/Rh Type
CPT Codes
86900, 86901
Instructions
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen: Full tube - entire 6-mL EDTA whole blood specimen in original VACUTAINER® Transport
Temperature: Ambient Collection Instructions: Note: Label Blood Bank armband insert with patient’s full name, history identification number, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Stick adhesive label to 6-mL pink-top (EDTA) tube and insert bottom copy into green band.
Attach green armband to patient’s wrist or ankle. Information on tube must be complete.
Specimen: Full tube - entire 6-mL EDTA whole blood specimen in original VACUTAINER® Transport
Temperature: Ambient Collection Instructions: Note: Label Blood Bank armband insert with patient’s full name, history identification number, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.
Stick adhesive label to 6-mL pink-top (EDTA) tube and insert bottom copy into green band.
Attach green armband to patient’s wrist or ankle. Information on tube must be complete.
Methodology
Tube Agglutination Note: When this test is ordered, the patient and the specimen must be labeled with a Blood Bank armband. This enables an add-on of a type and screen or crossmatch without additional specimen requirement.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
