Crossmatch

Message
SRHC Clients

Number of  red cell units to be crossmatch must be indicated on order.
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.
Sample valid for 3 days.


Test Code
XM


Alias/See Also
Type and Cross for RBC's


Preferred Specimen
1 pink tube


Transport Container
1 pink tube


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
Daily


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.