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Test Code LAB4541 SAB ABO/RH TYPE, REFLEX ANTIBODY SCREEN IF RH NEGATIVE

Additional Codes

Internal / Beaker: LAB4541

External: SABORHT

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY

SMH LABORATORY

SPH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Pink or Lavender top tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood
Preferred Volume: 6 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Processing: Transport at room temperature same day.  If not transported to Lab same day, store refrigerated.  Do not separate plasma.
Required Patient Info: Label on tube must contain full patient name and date of birth and must match requisition. No unlabeled samples accepted.
Unacceptable Condition: Hemolyzed cells
Alternate Specimens: Plain red top tubes
Limitations:

Method

Hemagglutination

Department

Blood Bank

Test Schedule

Daily at SCMC Bend

Test Includes

ABO; Rh; Antibody Screen if indicated

CPT Code / Price Quote Code / Billing Information

CPT Codes: 86900, 86901, 86850 if indicated

 

Remarks

If patient is Rh negative, antibody screen will be added onto the specimen as a baseline before Rh Immune Globulin is given.