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

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
Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01499953, 01499954


CPT Coding

86900, 86901