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Type and Screen, Blood
Test Code1274
CPT Codes
86850-Antibody screen; 86900-Blood type; 86901-Rh
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.
Note: For transfusion, test must be repeated every 3 days if pregnant or recently transfused, otherwise it must be repeated every 7 days. "
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative
If positive, #215 Antibody Identification, Erythrocytes will be performed and charged separately
If positive, #215 Antibody Identification, Erythrocytes will be performed and charged separately
Clinical Significance
Useful when blood may be needed on a standby basis. Crossmatch compatible blood will be available in 5 minutes with a current type and screen if antibody screen is negative.
Performed By
CoxHealth
