ABO AND RH TYPE BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ABORH
UPHSM LIS Test #: 100
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (stat)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top
Collection Info:
Please send a copy of the physician order with the specimen.
Specimen MUST be labeled with:
     1.  Patient full name (no abbreviations)
     2.  Patient identification number - MGH Medical Record # if known, patient's birthdate or Soc. Sec. #
     3.  Date specimen was drawn
     4.  Phlebotomist ID
IF THE PATIENT'S NAME IS MISSPELLED ON THE SPECIMEN TUBE, OR IF THERE IS NOT AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON THE TUBE, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE.  (These items cannot be changed or added once the specimen has left the patient's side)

Methods

Manual
Weak D test will be performed if clinically indicated.

CPT Codes

86900 - ABO
86901 - Rh

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

NA

Component Info

Name: ABO TYPE
Method: MANUAL
CPT Code: 86900
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Name: RH TYPE
Method: MANUAL
CPT Code: 86901
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