Group, Type and Antibody Screen

Test Code

GTS

Alias/See Also

OB Type and AB Screen

CPT Codes
86900,89901,86850

Includes

ABO
RH
Antibody Screen

Preferred Specimen

Both are required

1 ml EDTA whole blood (lavendar tue)
AND
1 mL Serum, no gel (red top tube)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: Do not store at room temperature.
Refrigerated: 7 days for EDTA; 14 days for serum
Frozen: Can not freeze

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

Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptale. The specimen must be recollected.

Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Laboratory 400 W 7th St. Frederick, MD. 21701 (240)-566-3410

Last Updated: January 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.