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Type & Rh or Confirm (CNFRMTRH)

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
TYPE


CPT Codes
86900, 86901

Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (purple-top) tube


Instructions
Specimen must be labeled with: (1) full patient name (2) date of birth (3) medical record number (inpatients only) (4) date and time of collection (5) identification of person who identified the patient (1 full legible signature and/or employee ID number is required. This labeling must occur in the presence of the patient.)  The signature may be either printed or scripted but MUST be legible and written in indelible ink.  If patient is a transfusion candidate, order TS.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Methodology
Hemagglutination

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day Available STAT 1/2 Hour




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.