Obstetric Profile

Test Code
OB


CPT Codes
80055

Preferred Specimen
Blood and serum are required. Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 2 mL of whole blood.
Note: 1. Indicate whole blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 2 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Profile Information:
ABO Group/Rh Factor Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody
Cholesterol Indirect Coombs
Complete Blood Count (CBC) With Differential Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
Glucose Rubella Screen


Setup Schedule
ABO group/Rh factor, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), cholesterol, complete blood count (CBC) with differential, glucose, indirect Coombs, and rapid plasma reagin (RPR): Monday through Sunday hepatitis B surface antigen, HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody, and rubella screen


Reference Range
See individual test listings.


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.