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Hold Clot for Blood Bank

Message
Performed in Blood Bank.
Related Tests: Type and Cross, Type and Screen.


Test Code
HOLD CLOT


Alias/See Also
Blood Bank Hold Clot
BB Hold Clot


Preferred Specimen
Pink 6.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender 6.0 mL is usable, but not preferred.  Red top tubes are NOT the specimen of choice.  Please contact the Blood Bank concerning samples collected in these tubes.


Instructions
A Hold Clot for Blood Bank is ordered to facilitate preparation of blood products, if they are ordered in the next 3 days. Therefore, the Blood Bank identification process is required.


Report Available
No testing is performed until a specific test or product is ordered.  Sample can be used for up to 3 days following specimen collection.




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.