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Test Code LAB4400 ABO/RH

Important Note

Tubes used for transfusion testing must be labeled per Blood Bank protocol. (Patients full name, Date of Birth, Phlebotomists initials, Date and time of sample collection).

Specimen Type

EDTA Whole Blood for Blood Bank (Pink or Lavender top Tube)

Specimen Volume

6 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL plasma/serum and cells.

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour,

Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Method

Solid phase and/or tube agglutination.

Reference Ranges

ABO/Rh

 

Synonyms

Blood Type

Test Components

ABO blood group; RH blood type.

CPT Codes

86900, 86901

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed cells; Tubes not labeled per protocol.