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Order Code LAB8028 Type and Screen 

Important Note

NICU:

When original compatibility workup is complete; if antibody screen is negative and O negative cells are transfused, further typing and/or compatibility testing may be omitted for the first 4 months of life and/or current visit.

Useful For

ABO forward grouping and Rh (D) grouping determine the blood type of a patient, and an antibody screen to detect clinically significant antibodies.  If antibody screen is positive, antibody identification (ABID) will be reflexed. 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: EDTA

Container/Tube: Whole Blood EDTA

Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube

Acceptable: Purple-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL whole blood

 

Collection instructions: Specimen(s) must be labeled with patient first and last name, MR# or DOB, date/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                          Stability              
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 3 days
  Refrigerated 3 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday thru Sunday

 

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center

Methodology

Monoclonal-Polyclonal Blend, Monoclonal Antihuman globulin, Hemagglutination

Test Classification and CPT Codes

ABO -  86990

Rh - 86901

ABSC - 86850

 

Outpatient (Pre-Surgical) Collection Sites

All Ridgeview Laboratories