ABO, Rh Type, Automated

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB895
  • Soft Test Code:
  • GROUP
Alternate Names
  • ABO and RH
  • Blood Type
  • Group
Included Tests

ABO; Rh Type


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

6.0 mL Whole Blood in a Pink Top Tube - EDTA
Minimum Volume:
3.0 mL Whole Blood EDTA*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Specimen should be labeled with the patient's name, date and time of collection, [date of birth and/or social security number] and the phlebotomist's (collector's) initials


Rejection Criteria:

Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST)


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hour
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 Hours

    Specimen should be tested with 24 hours of collection. If that’s not possible, store the specimen at 1-10oC

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Not Applicable


Methodology:
  • Hemagglutination

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Blood Bank
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01499953, 01499954


CPT Coding

86900, 86901