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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21077 Red Cell Components, Product
Performing Location(s)
BMC
LIS Code
RCP
Synonyms
Type and Crossmatch
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Container
6 mL Pink (EDTA) top tube
Storage Requirements
Specimens should be kept refrigerated.
Specimens from outreach centers should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment.
DO NOT centrifuge or separate plasma from cells.
Transportation Needs
Specimens should be sent to the laboratory promptly
Specimens from outreach centers should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment.
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Gross hemolysis
Reflex Testing
If atypical antibodies are detected (antibody screen positive), antibody identification tests to determine antibody specificity will be performed and billed
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
ABO/Rh Type
Antibody Screen
Compatibility testing for each unit requested
Additional Information
Specimen must be hand labeled. Refer to the Labeling Policy for required information.
See Also: Outpatient wristband policy.
An MIBH Type and Crossmatch (RCP) may be converted to a Cardiac Crossmatch by ordering CAS as an AOT (Add On Test) in Meditech or on Lab Req#3 within 3 days from date of specimen collection.in the LIS. *An additional (1) 6ml Pink Top tube must be collected, hand labeled and sent to the Blood Bank. *See also Detailed Product Component Information and Meditech Order Entry (OE) Procedure.
If atypical antibodies are detected:
Additional specimen may be requested by the Blood Bank in order to complete testing.
Additional time may be needed in order to provide compatible blood products.
CPT Code
86900
86901
86850
86920/86922
If product is transfused, HCPCS code specific for product ordered in additional to MIBH Unit Processing fee (CPT: 86990)
Last Updated
6-Jun-13