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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21078 Red Cell Components for Cardiac Patients Only, Product
Performing Location(s)
BMC
LIS Code
CRCP
Synonyms
Cardiac Type and Crossmatch
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Container
2 - 6 mL Pink (EDTA) top tubes AND 1 - 5 mL Lavender top tubes
Storage Requirements
Do NOT centrifuge or separate plasma from cells
Specimens from outreach centers should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment
Transportation Needs
Specimens should be sent to the lab 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
When the Antibody Screen is positive an antibody identification will be performed and billed (CPT: 86870).
In the event that a non-specific cold agglutinin has been identified, a cold agglutinin titer will be performed and billed (CPT: 86886)
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
ABO/Rh Type
Antibody Screen
Cold Agglutinin Screen
Compatibility testing for each unit requested
Additional Information
A Green C Label should be placed on any Blood Bank specimen drawn on a patient who may be going to the Cardiac Cath Lab or who is a possible candidate for cardiac surgery. This will alert the Blood Bank to perform additional testing necessary for Cardiac Surgery Patients.
Specimen must be hand labeled. Refer to Labeling Policy for required information.
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 addition to MIBH Unit Processing fee (CPT: 86990)
Last Updated
4-Jun-13