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HelpEpic Test Code LAB895 ABO/Rh Type Only (Does not include Antibody Screen)
Performing Location(s)
BMC,FTT,CRH,OCH,LFH,FOX
Synonyms
Type and Rh
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Container
6 mL Pink (EDTA) top tube
Transportation Needs
Specimens should be sent to the laboratory promptly
If drawn from outreach centers, specimen should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment
Storage Requirements
Pink top tubes: Specimens from outreach centers should be kept refrigerated prior to and during shipment. Do NOT centrifuge or separate plasma from cells.
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Gross hemolysis
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
ABO and Rh Typing
Additional Information
Refer to the Labeling Policy for required information.
CPT Code
86900
86901
Last Updated
3-Jan-2024 MS