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Order Code LABRHIMA1 Rhogam Workup (Rh Immune Globulin Study), Miscarriage/Abortus

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV Rhogam Workup RHIMA1

LABRHIMA1

ABORH

 

Useful For

May be ordered on patients with unknown or negative Rh.  Test includes ABO/Rh and Antibody Screen to confirm Rh negative mother.  Lab will order additional testing with Rh negative mothers (FMB), as needed.

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 and time drawn, and phlebotomist's initials.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type                         Temperature                     Stability                  
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 Blend, Monoclonal Antihuman globulin, Hemagglutination and Immuno rosette qualitative test for D(RHO)-positive RBC's in sample

Test Classification and CPT Codes

  • ABO -  86990
  • Rh - 86901
  • ABSC - 86850