Type & Screen

Message
If AB Screen is positive, additional testing and charges will apply.


Test Code
TS


Alias/See Also
Type and Crossmatch, TS, Transfuse


CPT Codes
86900, 86901, 86850

Preferred Specimen
BB PINK (PBB)


Other Acceptable Specimens
  • EDTA (LAV-4 ML),  Li Heparin (GRN), Serum (Red);   (Do not use light green (PST) or GOLD (SST) with the gel separator)
  • Cord Blood Samples
  • EDTA (LAV) Microtainer


Instructions
Current Type & Screen must be in Blood Bank (within last 4 days).  Products can be ordered within those 4 days without a new sample being required.
Use EPIC Transfusion Orderset
Follow CMC Transfusion Guidelines
 


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


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
ABO:  A, B, O, AB
RH:  Rh Negative, Rh Positive
AB Screen:  Negative


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory



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.