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Blood Bank Draw Specimen and Hold

Test Code
274


CPT Codes
86999

Preferred Specimen
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and plain, red-top tube
Serum gel tube is not acceptable


Minimum Volume
Full tubes of whole blood


Instructions
Label specimen with patient’s full name, hospital and Blood Bank identification numbers, date and time of draw, user name of phlebotomist, and for type and Rh


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum gel tube is not acceptable


Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No established reference values


Clinical Significance
Useful for facilitating ready availability of an appropriate Blood Bank specimen in case of future need. Note: No testing is performed unless specific orders are received  


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.