ABO, Rh Type, Automated (Direct Access Testing)

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB3250
  • Soft Test Code:
  • DAABO
Alternate Names
  • ABO and RH Direct Access
Included Tests

 ABO; Rh Type


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

6.0 mL Whole Blood in a Pink Top Tube - EDTA


Alternate Specimen

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA


TransportAndStorage

24 hours Ambient 
72 hours Refrigerated

This Blood Bank test should be performed within 72 hours. If longer than 72 hours patient should be redrawn.


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


Minimum Volume

3.0 mL Whole Blood EDTA


Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Not Applicable


Methodology:
  • Hemagglutination

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington 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

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01418029


CPT Coding

86900, 86901