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TYPE AND SCREEN

Message
***Do not share specimen with non-blood bank tests***


Test Code
T&SE


CPT Codes
86900, 86901, 86850

Includes
Includes: ABO, Rh, Antibody Screen


Preferred Specimen
1 Pink Tube (EDTA)


Minimum Volume
1 mL 


Instructions
Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days


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


Methodology
Hemagglutination

Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NBB1 (Blood Bank)


Last Updated: April 25, 2023


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.