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Transfusion Reaction Work Up with Pathologist Interpretation

Message
Post-Transfusion tube results are compared to pre-transfusion results


Test Code
NMCP Blood Bank


Alias/See Also
Transfusion Reaction Report Form


CPT Codes
86078

Includes
Work Up is ordered by the Transfusion Service Staff via the Ward submission of the "Transfusion Reaction Report Form" (Form: NAVMEDCENPTSVA 6510/93)


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Plasma


Minimum Volume
6 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Purple Top/EDTA


Instructions
Must be accompanied with Transfusion Reaction Investigation Form


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

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.