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ABO/Rh Group

Message
Routine Blood Type


Test Code
NMCP Blood Bank


Alias/See Also
ABO/Rh Group


CPT Codes
86900

Preferred Specimen
Plasma 2 mL


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Purple Top/EDTA


Transport Container
Pink Top/EDTA Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
7 Days Refrigerated


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


Methodology
Manual Tube Testing/Automated Provue

Performing Laboratory
NMC Portsmouth Transfusion Service



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.