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Order Code LAB8004 Blood Type and Rh Factor

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV ABO and Rh Type

LAB8004

ABORH

 

Useful For

ABO forward grouping and Rh (D) grouping determine the presence or absence of antigens by testing red cells with Anti-A, Anti-B, and Anti-D reagents and observing microtubes for agglutination.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: EDTA

Container/Tube: Whole Blood EDTA

Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube.

Acceptable: Purple-top (EDTA) tube.

Specimen Volume: 3 mL whole blood

 

Collection instructions: Specimen's must be labeled with patient first and last name, MR# or DOB, date and time drawn, and phlebotomist's initials.  Armband (Blue Typenex) is included on the sample when testing is for product issue, pre-operative labs, or inpatients.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type                Temperature                          Time                      
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 3 days
  Refrigerated 3 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center

Methodology

Monoclonal-Polyclonal Antibody Blend

Reporting Name

Group and Rh

Test Classification and CPT Code

  • ABO - 86900
  • Rh - 86901