Type and Screen

Message
SRHC Clients:
Sample valid for 3 days.

Must be drawn by certified team members with signature on file in blood bank. Blood bank bracelet identification must be used on the patient and sample.
Note: if clinically significant antibody is present, 2 units of blood will be crossmatched  per regulatory requirements with additional charges.


Test Code
TYSC


Alias/See Also
Type and Screen for possible crossmatch


Includes
ABO
RH
Antibody Screen(Indirect Coombs)


Preferred Specimen
1 pink tube( properly labeled per Blood Bank Protocol)


Transport Container
1 pink tube (sample valid for 3 days)


Specimen Stability


Sample Valid for 3 days.




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis.
Improperly labeled Blood Bank specimen


Methodology
Agglutination

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
1-24 hrs




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.