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Order Code LABABOR2 ABO and Rh Type (Repeat) - Lab Use Only

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

  • No Charge