TRANSFUSION REACTION WORKUP BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TRND
UPHSM LIS Test #: 114
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 4 hours, 1 hour (STAT)
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 114
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 (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
1. Notify the Transfusion Services when a reaction occurs.
2. Reactions in which the only patient symptom is hives/itching do not require this test.
3. Please complete a "Suspected Transfusion Reaction Report" form, if a reaction occurs and forward it with the specimen. This form is
supplied by MGH.
4. Send Reaction Report form to Transfusion Service.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender or Pink Top (EDTA) tube
Collection Info:
NOTE:
1. Notify the Transfusion Services when a reaction occurs.
2. Reactions in which the only patient symptom is hives/itching do not require this test.
3. Please complete a "Suspected Transfusion Reaction Report" form, if a reaction occurs and forward it with the specimen. This form is
supplied by MGH.
4. Send Reaction Report form to Transfusion Service.
Methods
Manual
Includes examination of all clerical work for possible error, examination of pre-reaction and post-reaction serum or plasma for hemolysis, icterus, ABO, Rh typing and direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test on post-reaction specimen. If indicated, the f
Includes examination of all clerical work for possible error, examination of pre-reaction and post-reaction serum or plasma for hemolysis, icterus, ABO, Rh typing and direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test on post-reaction specimen. If indicated, the f
CPT Codes
86900 - ABO,
86901 - Rh,
86880 - DAT
86901 - Rh,
86880 - DAT
* 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
No evidence of hemolytic transfusion reaction.
