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Epic Test Code LAB21071 Infant ABO/Rh, DAT

Performing Location(s)

 BMC, CRH, LFH, OCH, FTT, CRH, FOX

Synonyms

Infant Group and Rh, Cord Blood Workup

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Container

Cord Blood:

 Pink EDTA

 

Alternate Container

Heelstick:

MIBH – Lavender Microtainer

BHSC or OCH – Lavender Microtainer

Volume Required

6 mL

Minimum Volume

1.3 mL

Storage Requirements

If delay in transport is expected, specimens should be kept refrigerated

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

Limitations

Wharton’s Jelly may interfere with testing

Cells heavily coated with maternal IgG antibody may give false positive or false negative shipment

Contamination with mother’s blood can cause inaccurate results

Reflex Testing

Reflex Testing Data

When the DAT is positive using polyspecific anti-human globulin, a DAT workup is performed and billed (CPT: 86880×4) using monospecific reagents (anti-IgG and anti-Complement).

Available STAT

Yes

Days of Analysis

All

Includes

Infant’s ABO/Rh Type, Direct Antiglobulin Test

Additional Information

 Refer to the Labeling Policy for labeling requirements.

 

CPT Code

86901, 86900, 86880

Last Updated

3-Jan-24 BHD