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Type and Rh, Blood

Test Code
1273


CPT Codes
86900-Blood type; 86901-Rh type

Preferred Specimen

EDTA whole blood and plain red-top whole blood are required.
Container/Tube: Pink-top (EDTA) tube and a plain, red-top tube-Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tubes of blood
Collection Instructions: Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw and user
name of phlebotomist.
 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No established reference values


Clinical Significance
Useful to determine blood type prior to transfusion and/or ABO or Rh incompatibility during pregnancy in expectant mothers. 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.